The National Incubation Center Karachi (NIC Karachi), in collaboration with The Asia Foundation, celebrated the successful conclusion of the 4th BuiltByHer Hackathon. This innovative event, which provides a platform for women programmers, coders, entrepreneurs, students, artists, and technologists, concluded with a competitive grand finale. BuiltByHer is a 48-hour hackathon that challenges women-led teams to develop […]

Mastercard and Fintech Saudi have signed a memorandum of understanding during Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023 to advance the growth and development of the Saudi Arabia fintech industry. The announcement marks another step towards powering an inclusive digital economy and advancing entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia. In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives and ongoing efforts […]

The Zindigi Prize, a pioneering competition at the forefront of social entrepreneurship, marked the successful conclusion of its Regional Events with a spectacular closing ceremony in Karachi. Spanning three dynamic days, the event was a collaborative effort between Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, and Bahria University Karachi. It showcased a lineup of boundless potential and […]

LMKT, a leading full-service technology company in Pakistan specializing in tech incubation and IT solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with researchers from INSEAD, a renowned global business school, to launch the XSeed Incubation Program in collaboration with NIC Karachi, Pakistan’s largest tech incubator. This strategic partnership aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and facilitate […]

Pakistan Freelancers’ Association (PAFLA) and Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) signed a strategic partnership to bolster financial literacy, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship across the country. Under the collaboration, PAFLA and Mobilink Microfinance Bank will organize events and workshops, provide support to freelancers, offer academic assistance and establish incubation centers across Pakistan. Besides, the two partners will […]

Dstny, a leading European provider of cloud-based business communications, announced the appointment of Christophe Costers as Chief Operating Officer. Christophe who is an experienced business leader with a strong track record in transformational management, will drive Dstny’s business performance and sustainable growth.  Christophe Costers brings nearly 20 years of diverse experience in various business functions, […]

The Pakistan Freelancers Association’s (PAFLA’s) “Future of Work (FoW)”: Collaborating with Freelancers, Influencers, and Entrepreneurs for Success in the Digital Age” was hosted this Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Karachi. The first-of-its-kind event brought together prominent names from the digital and freelancing landscape to shed light on the prospects, opportunities, and challenges that are present […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the second edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit to be held on 6-7 May 2024. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of […]

S&P Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Team Up Pakistan. The initiative aims to establish a sustainable, and mutually beneficial collaboration to provide employment to the youth and help facilitate, train, and upskill young and upcoming entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Mujeeb Zahur, Managing Director at S&P Global said, “Partnership is a core pillar […]

The National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad, a collaboration between Pakistan’s leading digital operator Jazz and Ignite, has incubated 295 startups in 12 cohorts since its inception, helping attract over Rs 7 billion in investment and generating over Rs 5.6 billion in sales revenues for the Pakistani startups. These startups have also contributed to Pakistan’s economic […]