Startups
Google’s Esna Ong Joins Pakistan Startup Fund as Advisory Council Member
Esna Ong, Regional Startup Success Manager at Google covering Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, and emerging markets, has been appointed to the Advisory Council of the Pakistan Startup Fund. Her appointment is aimed at strengthening the country’s startup ecosystem and supporting early-stage…
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NIC Karachi Cohort 13 Welcomes 40 Startups from 618 Applicants
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NIC Karachi has officially announced its 13th Cohort, selecting 40 innovative startups from a highly competitive pool of 618 applicants. This latest batch reflects diversity…
Pakistani Startup Myco Leads Global Votes, Reaches Meet the Drapers Finale
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Pakistani entrepreneur-led startup Myco has secured a place in the grand finale of Meet the Drapers, ranking as the most voted startup globally. The announcement…
Paysa Technologies Secures SBP’s In-Principle Approval for EMI License
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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given in-principle approval to fintech firm PaySa Technologies, allowing it to move forward with its plans to…
NIC Karachi’s 13th Cohort Nears Grand Finale of Innovation
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KARACHI: More than 125 startups are competing for selection in the 13th Cohort of the National Incubation Centre (NIC) Karachi at NED University of Engineering…
Pakistani Startups Make Their Debut on Meet The Drapers as BusCaro Reaches Semi-Finals
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Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is gaining international recognition as multiple entrepreneurs participate in the globally renowned reality TV show Meet The Drapers. The competition, hosted by…
Mobilink Bank Graduates 13 Women-Led Startups from WIN Incubator Program
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ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has successfully graduated 13 women-led enterprises from its ‘Women Inspirational Network (WIN) Incubator Program,’ equipping them with essential skills, financial literacy, and…
Will Sheikhani Group’s Food Papa and Papa Ride Succeed in Pakistan’s Tough Startup Scene?
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Sheikhani Group, led by American businessman Ali Sheikhani, has unveiled its latest venture, Food Papa and Papa Ride, set to launch in the U.S., UAE,…
CCP Approves Bazaar Technologies’ Acquisition of Wemsol
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval to Bazaar Technologies (Private) Limited for the acquisition of 100% shareholding in Wemsol (Private) Limited. The…
‘Vakeel Online’ Officially Launched in Islamabad with 1,000+ Lawyers
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ISLAMABAD: The “Vakeel Online” app was officially launched in Islamabad. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said that people who can’t pay for lawyers would…
From Savyour’s Shutdown to Disrupt.com’s $100M Bet: Are the Gadit Brothers Cutting Losses or Playing Smart?
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Pakistan’s startup ecosystem faces a new setback as Savyour, the country’s first cashback platform, announces its closure by March 20, 2025. The move is surprising…
BusCaro Secures Funding from Epic Angels to Expand $6.3M ARR Mobility Business in Pakistan
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Pakistani mobility startup, BusCaro, has secured investment from Epic Angels, a global network of female executives and operators, to expand its operations and revolutionize Pakistan’s…
Pakistani-Led Disrupt.com Unveils $100 Million Investment to Support Emerging Tech Ventures
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UAE-based venture builder Disrupt.com has announced a $100 million investment commitment aimed at supporting early-stage technology startups globally. The initiative targets ventures in artificial intelligence…
