Pakistan’s Tech Future Accelerates: Six Flagship SkillTech Programs Launched

Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja launching SkillTech Pakistan programs in Islamabad

SkillTech Pakistan 2025: Six Strategic Programs by PSEB to Empower Youth and Boost IT Exports The Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunications, H.E. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has officially launched six strategic programs under the Prime Minister’s SkillTech Pakistan initiative. Led by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), these programs aim to empower youth, boost IT […]

British Council Education Symposium 2025: A Spotlight on Innovation in Education

Education innovators networking at British Council Education Symposium 2025 in Islamabad

British Council Education Symposium 2025 in Islamabad: Shaping the Future of Learning in Pakistan The British Council English and School Education Pakistan has announced the Education Symposium 2025, set to take place in Islamabad on 3 November 2025. This flagship event will bring together education start-ups, service providers, policymakers, and educators for a day of […]

WECON Masawaat 2025: Building Equity for Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

Women entrepreneurs participating in WECON Masawaat 2025 learning labs

WECON Masawaat 2025: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan In Pakistan, women own just 8% of over 5 million SMEs, a staggering statistic that reflects the untapped potential of half the population. Ranking 148th on the Global Gender Gap Index, the country faces an urgent call to empower women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. The WECON Masawaat 2025 […]

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Startup Taxes

Startup Taxes often get a bad reputation—deadlines, paperwork, confusing forms, penalties. But for startups, freelancers, and young entrepreneurs in Pakistan, being tax compliant isn’t just about following rules: it’s one of the most powerful tools you can use to build credibility, unlock opportunities, and grow sustainably. Here’s a complete overview of taxation in Pakistan explaining […]

Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Shines at HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2025

The HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2025 celebrated the best of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, showcasing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Recognizing these outstanding contributions, P@SHA, in collaboration with HBL, honored startups, companies, and student teams driving the country’s digital future. These awards celebrate excellence across multiple sectors of technology from AI and fintech to sustainability, education, and […]

How Startups Can Win Big at ITCN Asia Karachi 2025

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The tech scene in Pakistan is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year ITCN Asia Karachi 2025. It’s not just another expo; it’s a convergence point for startups, global firms, investors, policymakers, and innovation creators. Here’s everything you need to know, and how you (if you’re a startup or investor) can […]

Change Mechanics Concludes League of Launchers, Pakistan’s First Open National AI Competition

Participants collaborating during a League of Launchers hybrid mentorship session

From raw ideas to real solutions the League of Launchers proved how innovation can be unlocked with the right mentorship, structure, and support. Change Mechanics has successfully wrapped up the League of Launchers, an open-to-all national AI competition designed to empower innovators across Pakistan. Unlike traditional competitions with limited eligibility, the League of Launchers welcomed […]

Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA): A Gateway for Pakistani Innovators to Build Climate Resilience

WFP Innovation Accelerator logo with Adaptation Fund branding

AFCIA: Driving Climate Innovation and Resilience in Pakistan Climate change is no longer an abstract global issue; it is a lived reality. In Pakistan, one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) is emerging as a critical initiative to help communities withstand devastating floods, heatwaves, droughts, and […]

Signer Wins League of Launchers Competition with AI-Powered Accessibility Innovation

Illustration of surveillance concept showing phone tapping and firewall technology in Pakistan

What if every video in the world could be understood by everyone, regardless of ability? Signer is making that future a reality. The League of Launchers 2025 concluded with an inspiring victory for Signer, an AI-powered accessibility solution that translates videos into real-time American Sign Language (ASL) using 2D avatars. Designed to make digital content […]

SECP Launches Angel Fund: A New Dawn for Startup Financing in Pakistan

SECP launches Angel Fund initiative to support Pakistani startups with early-stage investment opportunities

Angel Investing in Pakistan: How SECP’s Angel Fund Empowers Startups The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has recently unveiled a landmark initiative set to reshape early-stage startup financing: the Angel Fund. Announced through an amendment to the 2015 Private Fund Regulations, this new subcategory of Venture Capital Fund introduces a formalized and regulated […]