Fintech Founders: How to Succeed in SBP Regulatory Sandbox
The future of fintech in Pakistan is being written. Are you ready to be part of it? The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially launched its SBP Regulatory Sandbox (RSB) program, marking a milestone in the country’s journey toward a more inclusive, technology-driven financial system. This isn’t just a policy announcement. It’s a real […]
Bitcoin Is Booming in 2025: What Smart Startup Founders Must Watch Now
Bitcoin’s $110K Surge Isn’t Just a Crypto Win It’s a Green Light for Startup Growth and Investor Confidence in 2025. Bitcoin has officially broken through the $110,000 mark, and whether you’re a crypto veteran or just building your first startup, this moment should make you pause. Because this isn’t just a headline for Bitcoin believers […]
GSMA 2025 Reveals the Truth About Pakistan’s Missed Digital Opportunity
Pakistan’s failure to close the gender gap in mobile internet use isn’t just a social issue it’s a lost economic opportunity costing billions annually. The GSMA 2025 Mobile Gender Gap Report exposes a critical blind spot in Pakistan’s digital strategy: the deep inequality between men and women in mobile internet access. While mobile internet use […]
How a $28 Labubu Toy Crushed Tech Startup Expectations
Imagine this: You spend millions building a startup, pitching to VCs, optimizing CAC. Meanwhile… a tiny doll named Labubu sells out in Paris, LA, and Cape Town — without a single pitch deck. While tech bros debug code and pitch to VCs, Chinese trendy toys like the Labubu Toy are building billion-dollar brands by turning […]
NTN Registration in Pakistan: Everything You Need to Know in 2025
First you have to open FBR’s Iris portal by simply clicking on this link. https://iris.fbr.gov.pk/infosys/public/txplogin.xhtml. This screen will appear. Click on “Registration for Unregistered Person”.
Bill Gates: These 3 Jobs Are Untouchable by AI—For Now
AI Is Coming for Your Job but Not These Three, Says Bill Gates. Startup founders, here’s where human brilliance still beats the machine. Some jobs still need human genius. And according to Bill Gates, knowing where human creativity still reigns could make all the difference—especially for founders navigating the chaos. And for founders navigating the […]
IMF 2025: The Ultimate Test for Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem
Big reforms are coming. The economy is shifting. And Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is standing at a crossroads. This isn’t just about bailouts it’s about who gets to build the future. What Just Happened? In May 2025, the IMF outlined 11 new conditions for Pakistan as part of its ongoing bailout package. These are in addition […]
Pakistani Startups & DFDI: A New Path to Global Investment
With Pakistan positioning itself as a tech-forward investment hub under its DFDI 2025 vision (“Digital Foreign Direct Investment”), local startups have a golden opportunity to tap into international capital, expertise, and markets. But attracting Pakistani Startups & DFDI isn’t just about having a great idea — it requires strategic readiness, legal alignment, and global appeal. […]
Google AI Futures Fund 2025: A New Era for AI Innovation in Pakistan
In a bold move ahead of its annual I/O developer conference, Google has launched the AI Futures Fund a rolling investment initiative designed to back the next generation of Google AI startups with more than just capital. It’s a clear message: if you’re building in AI, Google wants to hear from you. What Is the […]
DFDI 2025 Explained: A New Era for Pakistani Startups
Pakistan is no longer just an emerging tech market — it’s now an official Tech Destination. With the successful hosting of the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) Forum 2025 in Islamabad, the country signaled its serious intent to attract global capital and position local startups at the heart of digital transformation. But what does this […]