Happenings
Ignite Opens Applications for LEAP 2026: Pakistani Startups Can Win Sponsored Trip to Riyadh
Ignite is sponsoring Pakistani startups for LEAP 2026 in Riyadh (31 Aug–3 Sep). Check eligibility criteria, benefits, and how to apply before the 11 July 2026 deadline.
National Data Governance Policy 2026: Pakistan's Blueprint for a Secure, AI-Ready Digital Economy
Pakistan's National Data Governance Policy 2026 aims to manage, share, protect and use data as infrastructure. What it means for AI, startups & privacy.
Revora Secures $2M Seed for AI E-commerce Platform Shift
Revora, co-founded by Daniyal Baig, has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding to transition from a conversational commerce tool to an AI operating platform for e-commerce.
Pakistan Startup Fund 2026: How to Raise Up to 30% of Your Round Without Giving Up Equity
The Pakistan Startup Fund offers founders up to 30% of their round as a non-equity grant — and the just-passed 2026 budget adds new startup tax breaks. Here's how to apply.
AI Chip Demand Fuels Surge in Singapore Tech Stocks
Singapore's technology sector is experiencing a significant valuation surge, driven by the insatiable global demand for AI infrastructure and semiconductor chips.
Pakistan's Startup Funding Doubles in 2025 on Hybrid Financing Shift
Pakistan's startup ecosystem is experiencing a significant resurgence, with a strategic shift towards hybrid financing models doubling fundraising in 2025 and setting the stage for continued growth in 2026.
Pakistan IT Exports Hit $4.2 Billion — But Experts Warn the Real Race Has Just Begun
Pakistan just hit $4.2 billion in IT exports — a record. But experts say the real question is whether Pakistan owns any of the AI stack generating it.
Google DeepMind Loses Another AI Star as Talent War Heats Up
Nobel laureate John Jumper, the scientist behind AlphaFold, is leaving Google DeepMind to join Anthropic — the latest and biggest move yet in the AI industry's escalating talent war.
Are Driverless Buses Ready for Everyday Use?
Singapore has begun testing fully driverless public buses on real city routes — a major step toward making autonomous public transport part of everyday commuting.
inDrive Acquires Krave Mart: A Major Move in Pakistan’s Quick-Commerce Market
The global mobility platform inDrive has officially acquired Karachi-based quick-commerce startup Krave Mart in an estimated $45 million all…
Chief Minister IT Internship Program 2025: Everything You Need to Know (And Why You Should Apply Today)
The Chief Minister IT Internship Program 2025 by the Government of Punjab is offering 2,000 fully paid internships with a Rs. 50,000 monthly stipend for fresh IT graduates. This 5-month program is your golden ticket to real-world tech experience, international certifications, and a strong launchpad for your career in Pakistan’s booming IT industry.
Revolutionizing Pakistan's Economy: The Rise of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Pakistan is on the cusp of a digital transformation. With the launch of the Pakistan Crypto Council and the end of crypto bans, blockchain technology promises to revolutionize remittances, governance, and economic stability. Dive into how this shift could turn challenges into opportunities for a nation ready to embrace the future.