Funding / Grants
Karandaaz Secures GCF Accreditation to Channel Climate Finance into Pakistan
Karandaaz Pakistan has secured Green Climate Fund accreditation to channel international climate finance into private investment and resilient enterprises.
ABHI Microfinance Bank Targets Up to PKR 3 Billion in PSX Listing
ABHI Microfinance Bank is issuing 132 million ordinary shares on the PSX to raise between PKR 2 billion and PKR 3 billion for loan portfolio expansion and SBP compliance.
Pakistan Unveils $10 Million Clean Air Fund for Local Tech Startups
Pakistan launches a $10 million Clean Air Fund to seed local startups building engineering and technology solutions for air pollution.
Pakistani Fintech AdalFi Plans PKR 652 Million IPO at PSX Next Month
Pakistani digital lending platform AdalFi is preparing for an initial public offering to raise PKR 652 million at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Pakistan Plans Eased SME Export Financing and Market Access
The Ministry of Finance directs commercial banks to streamline SME export financing and establish clear processing timelines.
Pakistan Drafts Private Equity Framework to Mobilise $15 Billion Investment
Pakistan prepares a national private equity framework targeting $15 billion in investment by reforming bank exposure caps, tax rules, and local capital channels.
World Bank Proposes $50M Pakistan Fund of Funds to Support Startups
The World Bank targets Pakistan's startup equity gap with a proposed $50 million IBRD financing package to anchor domestic and foreign private venture capital funds.
Government Allocates PKR 352.5 Million for SPARK and ELEVATE Tech Grants
The government allocates PKR 352.5 million for SPARK and ELEVATE tech programmes, offering grants of up to PKR 200 million for R&D projects.
Government Allocates PKR 352.5 Million for SPARK and ELEVATE Tech Grants
The government allocates PKR 352.5 million for technology grants up to PKR 200 million to commercialize local research under SPARK and ELEVATE.
AshreiTech Backs Digit Labs in Landmark Cybersecurity Deal
US-based private equity firm AshreiTech has made its first direct entry into Pakistan by backing cybersecurity firm Digit Labs to scale enterprise defense solutions.
SMEDA and PIFD Launch National Product Development Support Program for Women Entrepreneurs
SMEDA and PIFD launch the National Product Development Support Program, offering women entrepreneurs in Pakistan grants up to PKR 500,000.
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