Frances Ferreira, Senior Adviser for Women and Girls at the Commonwealth of Learning, visited NIC Hyderabad to interact with startups and founders, sparking conversations around youth empowerment, women-led innovation, and inclusive entrepreneurship.

P@SHA National Steering Committee for Entrepreneurship and Startups, led by Usman Akber, held a meeting on 22 April 2026 to discuss startup growth, innovation, and youth opportunities in Pakistan.

Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlights AI entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment at Indus AI Week 2026 women hackathon, emphasizing Pakistan’s potential in technology.

During Indus AI Week, NIC Karachi’s Project Director Syed Azfar Hussain appeared on ARY News to discuss Pakistan’s AI strategy, emphasizing skill augmentation, youth opportunities, and AI’s impact across industries under the Ministry of IT & Telecom leadership.

Meta Description: NIC Islamabad announces Accelerate Prosperity - An AKDN Initiative as Community Outreach Partner for Cohort 5, providing mentorship, resources, and growth opportunities for early-stage startups.

PakDigit Solutions, in collaboration with SMIU, held interviews for the PakDigit x SMIU Affiliate Program, engaging passionate youth eager to build digital skills and drive innovation in Pakistan.

Sindh’s Directorate of Youth Affairs has announced the Sindh Youth Science & Tech Festival 2025, inviting young innovators aged 15–29 to showcase projects in science and technology. Winners will receive prizes up to Rs. 100,000.

On World Youth Skills Day, Punjab announces Rs. 26 billion for youth skills and entrepreneurship under the CM Skilled Punjab initiative, consolidating all TVET policy under a new Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Department.