Climate Tech Faces Setback: As VC Steps Out
What happened to one of Pakistan’s biggest climate investment plays? The quiet exit of prominent VC firm Sarmayacar from Pakistan’s flagship $50 million climate fund underscores the complexities of aligning venture capital with institutional climate finance—highlighting a strategic gap in the country’s evolving startup and investment ecosystem. In what was meant to be a landmark […]
Budget 2026 and Startups: New Taxes, Challenges, What’s Next
From tax shifts to tightened compliance: Budget 2026 signals a new era for Pakistani startups navigating the digital economy. The federal budget for FY 2025–26, presented under tight fiscal constraints and the shadow of IMF negotiations, is more than just numbers and taxes; it sets the tone for how Pakistan’s startup ecosystem will evolve in […]
P@SHA: Budget 2026 Threatens Pakistan’s Tech Growth
Budget 2026 Delivers a Silent Blow to Pakistan’s IT Sector, P@SHA Warns of $700M Risk In a statement released, P@SHA described the budget as a ‘death knell’ for the IT industry, and in a live interview on Bol News, P@SHA Chairman Sajjad Syed warned that key policy omissions could put $700 million in digital investment at […]
Breaking Down Budget 2026: New Taxes, Digital Fees, and the Impact on Freelancers
Pakistan’s 2026 federal budget marks a definitive shift toward formalizing the country’s digital economy. While this move aligns with long-term fiscal goals, it introduces significant short-term challenges for key digital sectors freelancers, e-commerce sellers, and fintech platforms. With new taxes, increased compliance, and minimal relief measures, these groups are facing mounting pressure to adapt, or […]
From Karachi to Silicon Valley: What Pakistan Can Learn from Cursor AI
When the world heard about Cursor AI, the AI-powered coding platform now valued at $10 billion, most headlines focused on the innovation, the product, or the funding. But for many Pakistanis, the name Sualeh Asif stood out more than the valuation. A young man who once represented Pakistan at the International Mathematics Olympiad, who walked […]
London Tech Week 2025: Pakistan’s National Pavilion Signals the Rise of a New Tech Power
London, June 12, 2025 — Pakistan is stepping into the global spotlight at London Tech Week 2025, bringing with it a bold vision for tech-driven growth, innovation, and international collaboration. The country’s national pavilion located at Stall 55 in Olympia London, marks a significant milestone in its continued efforts to position itself as a competitive […]