European companies show interest in investing in Pakistan’s IT sector
Startups that graduated from NIC have started attracting foreign IT companies to invest in Pakistan
These green startups want to help the environment and make money in the process. But what do their potential investors have to say?
The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan RoadShow was trying to help climate-friendly projects in Pakistan secure funds. What do they have to offer?
How Sehat Kahani came out the other side of the funding crunch
In the world of Pakistan’s telehealth space where models are not yet working, Sehat Kahani pushed a story that helped them keep the startup funded and running. What exactly did they do?
What’s next for Pakistan’s earliest startup veteran?
The startup ecosystem has had a rollercoaster ride. Does one of its oldest occupants have another trick up his sleeve?
Pakistan General Cosmetics Authority bill approved to regulate cosmetics industry
Global cosmetic market currently valued at $341b
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem falls behind India’s in recent years
Writing for Propakistani author Amir Khalid Qazi explains that over the past few years, South Asia has emerged as a hub for...
Lettus Kitchens closes angel funding round at $3m valuation with Kash Rehman
KARACHI: Karachi-born American entrepreneur Kash Rehman has invested an undisclosed amount in angel funding to help accelerate growth for Islamabad-based cloud kitchen...
Tech competition to offer $15,000 cash prize, investment opportunities to women-led startups
LAHORE: She Loves Tech, a women-centric global technology startup competition, is coming to Pakistan for the fourth time, offering women-led startups a...
SEED, Scottish Govt collaborate to boost youth-led social entrepreneurship in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Social Entrepreneurship and Equity Development (SEED) and the Scottish Government has launched the ‘Impact Link: Social Enterprise Challenge 2020’, in collaboration...
Omer Ismail makes it to Fortune’s most influential under 40 list
Omer Ismail, a Pakistani finance professional, has been named in Fortune's Most Influential Under 40 List for 2019.
The 39-year-old is the only...
Cheetay Logistics claims to have raised $7.8m from US investors
Cheetay Logistics (Pvt) Ltd has claimed to have raised $7.8 million in a Series A round from US-based investors.
"After securing the amount,...
Facebook partners with WCCI-Lahore to facilitate women entrepreneurs
#SheMeansBusiness programme will provide women entrepreneurs with the tools, training and resources that can help them secure funding and grow their...
This EdTech startup wants to change the way Pakistani children learn mathematics
Ask any primary or lower secondary school student about the most difficult subject they have to study and, more often than not,...
Amazon eyes expansion in Pakistan, eager to capture e-commerce market
Amazon officials have also ensured that every effort would be made to make the process of selling on Amazon easy for Pakistani nationals.
Cabinet approves Rs100bn youth loan programme
Briefing the media about cabinet decisions here, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said the cabinet held a thorough discussion on education policy and the new Rs100 billion youth loan programme.