In a major development for Pakistan’s startup sector, the government has inked a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Plug and Play Tech Center, one of Silicon Valley’s leading startup innovation platforms, paving the way for the company to establish operations in Pakistan. The development came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Planning, Development and […]
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Summit on women-led social enterprise ecosystem concludes
The Social Innovation Academy (SIA), in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), successfully concluded SIA Summit 2.0: “Building a Women-Led Social Enterprise Ecosystem in Pakistan” on April 28, 2026, marking a significant milestone in advancing inclusive economic growth and women’s empowerment. The summit brought together 300+ participants, including policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, development partners, […]
Visa confident in Pakistan’s payments ecosystem amid economic stabilisation
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday held a meeting with Visa delegation led by Tareq Muhmood, Regional President for Central Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) and discussed advancing digital payments, financial inclusion, and ongoing economic reforms. The minister welcomed the delegation and appreciated Visa’s continued engagement with Pakistan’s financial sector. […]
Crows’ Abundance and Lahore’s Ecosystem
Lahore is one of the oldest cities in the world, and its origin dates back to between the 1st and 7th centuries A.D. Lahore is quite often referred to as the city of Gardens, and it has some of the most beautiful gardens in the sub-continent. However, as per Global Forest Watch, Lahore has lost […]
The Thunder Ascends: JF-17’s Strategic Entry into the Global Ecosystem of Simulation!
For decades, the Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) has served as the ultimate digital tapestry for aviation. It is a place where the world’s most sophisticated aerospace engineering is immortalized. To fly in this airspace is to join an elite club of airframes that define modern history. While the simulator has long hosted staples like the […]
An overview of the entrepreneurship ecosystem of Pakistan
The entrepreneurship ecosystem of Pakistan started its evolution in a considerable measure back in 2012. The key factors that contributed to this evolution are institutional support, better business opportunities, and considerable regulatory challenges. What started in 2012, is going at a full pace with the rise of more startups, transactions, and investors. It is important […]
Rehman urges UN to introduce universal laws to protect, restore ecosystem
ISLAMABAD: Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Chairman Senator A Rehman Malik, also a former interior minister, has urged the United Nations to introduce international laws for the restoration of ecosystem and asked the government of Pakistan to declare illegal cutting down of trees as a criminal offence. Delivering keynote address at a webinar on […]
Fawad points out neglect, severe damages to Pakistan’s ecosystem
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said that it was a great honour for Pakistan to host the World Environment Day with the theme of ecosystem restoration on Saturday. Speaking at an inauguration ceremony of two-day photographic exhibition in Pak-China Friendship Centre, he said that it was a recognition of […]