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NIC Karachi Cohort 15 Applications Now Open for Startups
National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi has officially opened applications for Cohort 15, offering founders a powerful, government-backed platform to turn ideas and early-stage startups into scalable businesses. The program, powered by Ignite under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, aims…
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Pakistani Woman-Led Health Tech Startup Expands Regionally with Major Funding
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MedIQ, a health technology startup founded by a Pakistani woman, has raised $6 million in a Series A funding round. Rasmal Ventures (Qatar) and Joa…
Here’s How Finqalab Investment App Surpassed Rs5 Billion in Transactions
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The Finqalab investment app has reached a major milestone, crossing Rs5 billion in total transactions since its launch in June 2024 — making it one…
Pakistani Startups Shine at Dubai AI Week 2025
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The inaugural Dubai AI Week, held from April 21 to 25, 2025, brought together more than 30,000 participants and experts from over 100 countries, featuring…
Foodpanda Pakistan’s €11.2 Million Profit: Milestone or Mirage?
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Foodpanda Pakistan has reported its first-ever annual profit, according to Delivery Hero GmbH’s 2024 financial results. The company posted a net income of €11.2 million,…
BusCaro Claims No Investment Ties with Sarmayacar
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
