Asra Rizwan

I profile people and startups contributing to the Pakistani technology entrepreneurial ecosystem. Share a story with me, [email protected]

NUST emerges among the youngest top 150 universities of the world

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

2 min read

According to the Times Higher Education’s ‘Under 50 Rankings 2016’, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) is the only Pakistani university to join the…

Telenor Pakistan launches Summer Internship Program 2016

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

2 min read

Telenor Summer Internship Program is one of the most prestigious opportunities for bright undergrad students looking forward to kick start their career. The online recruitment…

10 types of coworkers you will find at every workplace

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

3 min read

Workplaces comprise of diverse personalities, establishing the dynamics how the place operates. Some of them turn your workplace into fun while others may only effect…

HEC Pakistan establishes Innovation Steering Committee to fuel country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has formulated an Innovation Steering Committee to focally accelerate entrepreneurship activities in the country’s academic institutions. This strategic step targets…

Indian Institute of Technology plans to seek talent from foreign countries, including Pakistan

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) plans to extend its admission drive to eight countries by 2017, including Sri Lanka, Singapore, Dubai and Pakistan. The decision…

Wukla is Pakistan’s first website for online legal solutions and documents delivery

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

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Wukla, based out of The Nest I/O incubator in Karachi, combines technology with law. Co-founded by two lawyers, Altaf Qureshi and Sohaib Saleem, the portal…

Pakistanis get a free Gear VR for every pre-booking of Galaxy S7 series

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

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Samsung has launched the pre-booking for its newest smartphones of 2016, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in Pakistan. The company has announced a special…

Karachi’s first HEC backed business incubation center holds its inaugural pitching session

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

6 min read

CINETIC – Center of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Technology Incubation and Commercialization at NED University, Karachi is the first business incubation space in Sindh being funded by…

Microsoft Pakistan to launch employment portal Rozgar in the country

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

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Microsoft Pakistan announces its two Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in a press conference at their Karachi Office. The event attendees included Leila Surhan, General…

Fix It – Game of Gutters catches up on the social trend of covering gutters

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

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After the massive Twitter trend initiated by Alamgir Khan to implore city government and particularly Chief Minister of Sindh to fix gutter and manholes round…

Patari champions at the StartUp Cup 2015, WifiGen and MARO Tandoors bag runner up awards

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

4 min read

StartUpCup 2015 concluded in Islamabad under the umbrella of US Embassy and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Islamabad Chapter. The nationwide business contest attracted diverse startups…

Pakistani startup Sukoon closes seed investment round from multiple investors

By Asra Rizwan ⏐ 10 years ago ⏐

4 min read

Sukoon.com.pk, Karachi based online home repair company has successfully closed its seed investment round and has become the highest valued startup from The Nest I/O…