When a startup raises $6 million in Series A funding, it’s headline-worthy. But when that startup is the first female-led Healthtech startup in Pakistan, born out of a personal health crisis and led by a mission to transform healthcare across the MENAP region, it’s a story every founder should study. MedIQ, Pakistan’s first female-founded health…
A National Media Giant Meets a Global Investor Network to Uplift Local Innovation How ARY and PakLaunch Plan to Transform the Startup Landscape ARY and PakLaunch have formed a powerful new partnership to uplift Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. This collaboration aims to provide resources, visibility, and funding pathways for emerging entrepreneurs across the country. In a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are you a startup founder trying to navigate the complex and intimidating world of funding in Pakistan? You’re not alone. The good news? The Government of Pakistan has launched a powerful initiative to help: PSF 2025. Backed by the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication, the Pakistan Startup Fund is designed to encourage global and local…
Do you know? Only 1% of startup pitches turn into funded deals. Delivering the Right pitch can make or break your chances as a startup founder. Pitching is the lifeblood of fundraising—investors receive hundreds of decks, but invest in only a few. What sets successful founders apart is not just their idea, but how well…
What Happens When AI Owns Your Identity More Than You Do? We live in a world run by algorithms. And now, AI identity theft is one of the fastest-growing threats. It doesn’t steal your money — it steals you. Deepfake tools can copy your face, your voice, and even how you move. They do it…
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