Happenings
Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: Breaking Down the Key Differences
Understand the key differences between private equity and venture capital, and how startups progress through five funding stages from angel to buyout.
Protect to Prosper: Mastering IP Management for Startups – Live at NIC Islamabad
Learn how to protect your startup’s ideas at “Protect to Prosper,” a powerful IP management session at NIC Islamabad on May 7, 2025. Free public event—register now!
Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025: Empowering 100,000 Students with Smart Education
Apply online for the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025 by May 20. A golden opportunity for 100,000 students across Pakistan.
Punjab Implements EWR System to Support Wheat Farmers
Punjab implements the Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) system, offering up to 70% wheat value payments and rental subsidies to support wheat farmers.
EU-Pakistan Business Forum 2025 to Unlock Trade, Investment Opportunities
The EU-Pakistan Business Forum 2025 will be held in Islamabad on May 14–15, offering high-level networking and investment opportunities across key sectors.
AI Festival 2025: The Future of Artificial Intelligence Starts with YOU!
Pakistan's biggest AI competition for students and fresh graduates is here! Pitch your AI startup idea, win cash prizes, and get mentored by industry experts. Apply before May 3, 2025.
Islamabad to Get Electric Tram Service on Four Major Routes
Islamabad is moving forward with a feasibility study for a new electric tram system across four major routes, aiming for greener, more efficient public transport.
Pakistani-Founded Sneaker Company Atoms Raises Over $2M from Customers
Atoms, a sneaker startup founded by Pakistanis, has raised over $2M directly from 450 customers in a private round—showcasing a powerful alternative to VC funding.
NADRA Launches App to Register Births, Deaths, and Marriages from Home
NADRA launches a mobile app enabling citizens to register births, deaths, and marriages online from home—initially rolling out in Punjab with expanded biometric support.
Bill Gates: AI Will Replace Most Jobs—But Not These Human-Centered Roles
Bill Gates warns AI will replace most human jobs, but says roles requiring empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking—like biologists, developers, and energy experts—will endure.
MedIQ Secures $6M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Healthcare Across GCC
MedIQ, a female-founded health tech startup from Pakistan, raises $6M in Series A funding to expand its AI-driven healthcare platform across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the GCC.
Big Relief for Buyers: Prices of Used Computers & Laptops to Drop Sharply After Customs Revision
Customs Valuation Karachi reduces import values for old laptops, computers, and accessories, significantly lowering prices for consumers in Pakistan.