BusCaro Claims No Investment Ties with Sarmayacar

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

BusCaro, a mobility startup in Pakistan, has publicly claimed that Sarmayacar was never an investor in the company, reiterating its independent growth trajectory with backing…

Startup Struggles in Pakistan, Yet Billions in Funding Could Be Next

By Saqib ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

We are not a business-friendly nation. Period. Keeping in mind this bitter reality check, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem entered 2025 facing uncertainty. Like every year, from…

Pakistani Startup Myco Wins Meet the Drapers, Secures Investment from Draper Associates

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistani startup Myco has made a significant mark on the international stage by winning the globally recognized startup competition Meet the Drapers. The victory also…

Yango Pakistan Under Fire for Poor Service Experience

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Yango, a ride-hailing platform marketed as a convenient and low-cost alternative to more established services, is now under growing scrutiny after a wave of alarming…

Google Unveils Groundbreaking AI Startups at Google Cloud Next 2025: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Google Cloud didn’t just launch new technology this week, it launched a bold vision for the future of artificial intelligence. At its annual Google Cloud…

Extinct No More? Genetic Startup Brings ‘Dire Wolf’ Pups Back to Life in Groundbreaking Breakthrough

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Texas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences has announced the birth of three genetically engineered wolf pups, Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, who resemble the long-extinct dire wolf,…

Haball Raises $52 Million Pre-Series A to Expand into GCC Market

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In a major boost to Pakistan’s fintech and digital infrastructure landscape, Haball, a homegrown supply chain financing and payments platform, has quietly raised $52 million…

Pakistani Startup Funding in Q1 2025 Hits Just $196,000 Amid Investor Caution

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In the first quarter of 2025, Pakistani startup funding saw a steep decline, marking one of the lowest investment periods in recent memory. According to…

NIC Karachi Cohort 13 Welcomes 40 Startups from 618 Applicants

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

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…

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