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 […]
NEC Approves a Massive Development Budget;Here’s Why Startups Should Care
NEC Approves Rs. 4.2 trillion Development Budget; Here is What It Means for Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved a Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget for FY2025–26, alongside a GDP growth target of 4.2%. While the numbers are significant, the implications for startups are even […]
New Tax on Freelancers Proposed in FY26 Budget to Capture Pakistan’s Digital Economy
FY26 Budget: What Freelancers and Digital Earners Need to Know About New Tax Proposals As Pakistan gears up to announce the FY26 Budget, major changes are on the horizon aimed at expanding the tax base and bringing the informal economy under the official radar. According to a recent report by Topline Securities report, the government […]
The Truth Behind Builder.AI’s Collapse: $2B Lost and 1 Big Lesson for Startups
Builder.AI’s $2B Mirage: What Startups Must Learn From a Hype-Fueled Collapse They raised hundreds of millions. Promised a world where anyone could build apps without writing code. Even secured backing from Microsoft. But behind the headlines, Builder.AI’s story was more fiction than future. Fake resumes. Ghostwritten code. A culture of chaos. Now, with a $2 […]
New Startup in Pakistan? Here’s How to Choose the Right Business Structure
Introduction to Business Structure in Pakistan Choosing the right Business Structure is a crucial decision for entrepreneurs in Pakistan, impacting everything from taxation and liability to fundraising capabilities and day-to-day operations. Under the Companies Act, 2017, and regulations by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), businesses can operate under various legal structures, each […]
How to Register a Sole Proprietorship in Pakistan the Right Way
Starting your own business in Pakistan? A sole proprietorship is often the fastest, simplest, and most affordable way to get going. Whether you’re launching a freelance career, opening a small shop, or testing a startup idea, this structure offers flexibility with minimal red tape. What Is a Sole Proprietorship? A sole proprietorship is the most […]
PSEB Registration Made Easy: What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know in 2025
PSEB registration opens the door to a wide range of government incentives, tax exemptions, international market access, and global visibility. Why Register with PSEB? In 2023 alone, over 5109 IT/ITES companies benefited from PSEB registration. Whether you’re a tech entrepreneur or a software house aiming for global scale, PSEB offers unmatched support: But the advantages don’t stop there. PSEB is a […]
The Untold Opportunity in Pakistan’s 2,000 MW Energy Push for Startups
In a bold pivot toward digital sovereignty, Pakistan is channeling 2,000 MW of national power not into homes or factories but into Bitcoin mines and AI data centers. This energy push for startups signals a new era of opportunity, disruption, and urgent policy reflection. In a significant step toward transforming Pakistan’s digital economy, the federal […]
What You Need to Know About OpenAI $6.5B Deal with Sam Altman and Jony Ive
In a move set to reshape the future of AI-powered consumer hardware, OpenAI has officially acquired io, the stealthy device startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and legendary Apple designer Jony Ive. The all-equity deal, reportedly worth $6.5 billion, will bring io and its entire team of around 55 top-tier engineers, designers, physicists, and […]