Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib Named Among Top Global Crypto Leaders

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a remarkable acknowledgment of Pakistan’s growing role in the global digital assets revolution, The Wall Street Journal has recognized Mr. Bilal bin Saqib, Minister…

Homegrown Startups Shine at NIC Islamabad Investors Summit 2025

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The NIC Islamabad Investors Summit 2025 brought together Pakistan’s leading investors and venture capitalists at the National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad, where homegrown startups showcased…

NIC Cohort 4 Deadline Announced

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The NIC Cohort 4 deadline has been officially announced, giving startup founders until September 12, 2025, to apply for the program at NIC Islamabad. Applications…

Standard Chartered Backs 10 Women-Led Startups With Rs1 Million Each

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Standard Chartered Pakistan has announced the 10 winners of its Women in Tech Accelerator Programme, awarding each startup Rs1 million to validate and grow their…

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SECP Opens Doors for Startups with Angel Fund Initiative

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced the Angel Fund, a new category of Venture Capital Fund designed to invest primarily in…

EY announces Imran Aftab of 10Pearls as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Mid-Atlantic Award Winner

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 3 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In an incredibly laudable development, Ernst & Young has announced Imran Aftab, CEO and Co-Founder of 10Pearls, as the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Mid-Atlantic…

Youth International Conclave organized one of the Asia’s largest hybrid leadership & entrepreneurship summit to empower the youth globally

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Youth International Conclave organized Pakistan’s Largest & one of Asia’s Largest Hybrid Leadership & Entrepreneurship with the title of “YIC Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summit”. Youth…

No future for job seekers, era belongs to the young entrepreneurs only, says Fawad Chaudhary

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Having already deviated from the government’s pre-election promise of creating millions of jobs by stating that, “The youth must not look towards the government for…

Rs. 8 billion disbursed under Kamyab Jawan Programme, 10,000 new businesses launched, minister reveals

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar on Tuesday said a marked upsurge in economic activity across the country…

Entrepreneurship on the rise, SECP registers a whopping 19,251 new companies in 8 months

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

From July 20 to March 21, SECP registered 19,251 new companies, indicating a growth of 39% as compared to the same period last year. SECP…

6 Ways Your Startup Can Raise Funding In Pakistan In 2021

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

If you are a budding entrepreneur looking for ways to fund your promising startup, here is a detailed list of the six most practical sources…

NUST team ‘Bfreeze’ selected to receive $100K seed award by the The Hult Foundation

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A team of recent NUST graduates and their startup ‘Bfreeze’ has been selected amongst 11 other teams by The Hult Prize Foundation to receive $100K…

Google launches $25 million grant program aimed at empowering women and girls

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

On Internet Women’s Day, Google introduced a new program called the ‘Impact Challenge’ that aims at addressing systemic barriers and inequities faced by women and…

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