Trump Tariffs: Can Pakistan’s Startups Adapt and Overcome the Challenge?
In April 2025, the Trump administration announced a possible 29% tariff on imports from Pakistan to the U.S. While the implementation of these Trump Tariffs has been paused for now, there’s no guarantee they won’t be enforced later this year. This decision, though primarily a trade policy issue, could send ripple effects through Pakistan’s growing […]
The Startup Survival Guide to Pakistan’s 2025–26 Budget Cuts
As 2025 unfolds, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem stands at a critical intersection between a sharp funding slowdown and unprecedented opportunities created by strategic government interventions. The Startup Survival in this environment hinges on how well founders can pivot, collaborate, and ride the digital transformation wave. The narrative is no longer just about survival—it’s about sustainable innovation […]
Rise. Fund. Fail: How Airlift’s Story Redefines Startup Growth Strategy
Airlift’s Rise and Fall is one of the most significant stories in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. Launched in 2019, Airlift quickly became a symbol of tech ambition, raising over $110 million, including a record-breaking $85 million Series B round—the largest ever in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem at the time (TechCrunch). Initially, what began as a mass transit […]
What Made Investors Bet Big on Bazaar Technologies Series B
Bazaar Technologies’ Series B funding round has taken Pakistan’s startup ecosystem by storm, with the company raising an impressive $70 million. This milestone is not only a huge achievement for Bazaar but also signals growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s tech scene. The Karachi-based B2B e-commerce platform is now positioned to scale its impact, transforming the […]
Pakistani Women in Tech: The Founders to Watch in 2025
Top Pakistani Women in Tech to Watch in 2025 Pakistani women entrepreneurs 2025 are rewriting the narrative in a country where gender gaps in economic participation remain among the widest in the world. While Pakistan ranks 151 out of 153 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index, women in tech are defying the odds. Despite […]