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Pakistani Fintech Expansion in the Middle East: Opportunities & Challenges

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The expansion of Pakistani fintech companies into the Middle East marks a significant trend in the global financial technology landscape. This movement is driven by a combination of favorable market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and the potential for substantial financial inclusion. However, it also presents a unique set of challenges that these companies must navigate to […]

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Can Microfinance and Digital Banking Drive Inclusive Economic Growth in Pakistan?

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Overview Despite its current challenges, microfinance plays a crucial role in Pakistan’s financial ecosystem, providing low-income individuals and small businesses with access to credit. Now, with the increasing digitisation of the sector, the financial landscape is becoming more dynamic and promising. In our last Friday Feature, we highlighted how the fintech sector attracted the highest

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The Fintech Landscape in Pakistan: Progress and Potential

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Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, driven by innovation, smartphone penetration, and internet access. With a population of 240.5 million, the country aims to increase adult financial inclusion to 75% by 2028 (currently 64%). Fintechs can accelerate this through digital financial solutions. Regulatory initiatives, such as the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) frameworks, have created

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Artificial Intelligence: Where does Pakistan stand?

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Overview: Pakistan’s IT sector is on the verge of a significant transformation, fueled by the growing global emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI). As international clients increasingly demand AI integration, companies are eager to incorporate AI into their processes for competitive advantage, even if it may not be strictly necessary for their operations. Additionally, the development

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Quarterly Deal Flow Update Q3 2024: Resilience Amidst Recovery

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As Q3 of 2024 comes to a close, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is beginning to show signs of recovery after a shaky start to the year. While challenges remain, a combination of renewed investor interest and stabilizing macroeconomic conditions is aiding in the recovery. The IMF has revised Pakistan’s growth forecast to 3.2% and expects the

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How to Guide for Using Investor Founder Discover Platform(IFDP)

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Registration Steps: For Startups: Register & Create Profile: Fill out the Startup form and provide key details about your startup like funding stage, business model, industry sector etc. Submit Listing: Upload your startup profile for review. Ensure it’s complete and accurate. Get Verified: Once reviewed, your profile is published, allowing investors to discover you. Search Investors:

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Financial Inclusion

The Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion – What do the Numbers Say

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Understanding Financial Inclusion If you’ve been following Pakistan’s economic discussions, you’ve likely encountered the term “Financial Inclusion.” So, what does it mean? Financial inclusion refers to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their location, can access essential financial services like bank accounts, savings, loans, and insurance. It’s about enabling everyone to utilize the formal financial system

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Q1 2024 Deal Flow Update: Historic Low in Startup Fundraising

Deal Flow Roundup, Insights /

The Outlook on Startup Fundraising Trends In Q1 2024, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem hit a historic low with zero fundraising deals. This unprecedented decline underscores the critical need for startups to practice frugality, especially in challenging economic conditions. This quarter’s zero deals reflect economic instability and its impact on investor confidence. For the first time since

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FinTech

Has the Fintech Boom Turned into Doom for Startups?

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Introduction When it comes to encapsulating the ethos of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, fintech stands out. Over the past two decades, players in this sector have made significant strides in developing and delivering innovative products. This vertical has consistently garnered investor interest, and in 2023, Pakistani fintech companies led in deal closures. Notably, fintech startup Abhi

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