Pakistan Startup news
Startup Founders Can Now Get Rs5m Through NIC Karachi & Orbit Program
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NIC Karachi has launched its first structured startup acceleration program in collaboration with Orbit Startups, aiming to fast-track high-potential companies through funding and expert guidance.…
Staggering startup stats: Pakistan’s NICs generated over 27 billion PKR in revenue
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Incubation Centers (NICs) have successfully incubated over 1900 startups, creating more than 185,000 jobs and generating an impressive PKR 27.3 billion in…
Famous Pakistani Media House Partners with Paklaunch to Boost Startup Ecosystem
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ARY Digital Network, a famous Pakistani media house, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paklaunch, a global platform that connects Pakistani startups…
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 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…
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…
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,…
Pakistan’s Motto Vest Wins Digital Prosperity Award Global at DCO 2025
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ISLAMABAD: Motto Vest, an innovative Pakistani startup dedicated to creating accident-free roads, has made history by winning the prestigious Digital Prosperity Award Global at the…
Pakistan Banks’ Association Eyes Private Equity Fund to Boost Startups
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LAHORE: In a bid to strengthen Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) is considering launching a private equity fund or exploring alternative ways…
Umar Saif Steps Down as CEO of Dil Ka Rishta
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LAHORE: Umar Saif, the CEO of Dil Ka Rishta, has announced his decision to step down from his role after several years of leading Pakistan’s…
Pakistan Tech Investments Went Down to a Ten Quarter Low in 2022
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Despite raising over $173m in the first quarter of 2022, the total tech investment in Pakistan throughout 2022 stood to be around $351m, which is…
Google to Launch a Circular Economy Startup Accelerator in Pakistan
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Google in this program will select and facilitate startups and non-profit organizations that use technology to solve circularity challenges Google has always been all in…
