Pakistan

Pakistan’s technology sector has a well-documented talent export problem. The country produces world-class engineers who build global products from Karachi and Lahore, typically for companies headquartered elsewhere. It produces services firms that execute brilliantly for Fortune 500 clients. What it has struggled to produce, with one significant exception, is a Pakistani product that competes globally […]

Pakistan has spent the better part of a decade treating cryptocurrency as something between a regulatory blind spot and an unofficial prohibition. That era is ending. In March 2026, Parliament passed the Virtual Assets Act 2026, creating the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and formally legalizing crypto under a structured regulatory framework. Now, ahead […]

Pakistan’s technology exports grew 21% year-on-year in the first ten months of FY26, reaching $3.81 billion. April 2026 alone generated $423 million, up 33% from the same month last year. The $10 billion export target under Uraan Pakistan by FY29 is ambitious but not implausible, provided the structural conditions supporting this growth are reinforced, not […]

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem raised approximately $74.2 million in 2025, nearly doubling the $40 million secured in 2024 and marking a clear turning point after two years of post-peak contraction. By the end of Q1 2026, the momentum had accelerated further, with $93.5 million already raised across five equity rounds in the year’s first three months alone. […]

Leading the transformation of B2B technology marketing in Pakistan’s digital economy  1. Javeria Fahad  VP, Head of Global Marketing | Systems Limited  Javeria Fahad leads marketing at Pakistan’s largest IT exporter (12 consecutive years). As VP and Head of Global Marketing at Systems Limited, she has transformed the company’s global marketing strategy, elevating their presence at major […]

Where Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Tech Leaders Share Pakistan’s Digital Future Pakistan’s podcast landscape has exploded in recent years, with YouTube emerging as the primary distribution platform. Unlike Western markets where audio-first podcasts dominate, Pakistani audiences prefer the audiovisual format that YouTube provides, making it the go-to destination for long-form conversations about technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. […]

Daniah Ishtiaq Co-Founder & Strategy Lead | AND THE NERVE Former Planning Director | BBDO Pakistan Recognized as Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40 (2020) and named a Superperson by The Pitch List, Daniah Ishtiaq is hailed as one of Pakistan’s most compelling strategists. After an impressive career spanning Ogilvy, IAL Saatchi & Saatchi, MullenLowe, and […]

Basant is back, and in 2026 Lahore is celebrating it in a more organized, safer, and equally vibrant way. From colorful kites in the sky to music festivals, rooftop gatherings, and bustling kite markets, the city is embracing the festival with structure and spirit. If you’re planning to enjoy Basant this year, here’s a clear […]

Pakistan-based startup Uplift AI has raised $3.5 million in seed funding to expand the adoption of voice technology across developing markets, with a strong focus on regional and underrepresented languages. The round was backed by Y Combinator, Indus Valley Capital, Pioneer Fund, Conjunction Capital, and Moment Ventures. Founded by Zaid Qureshi and Hammad Malik, former […]