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Pakistan’s IT Sector: A Digital Frontier Brimming with Promise

Tech & Innovation /

Industry Overview Pakistan’s IT sector has emerged as a bright spot in the country’s otherwise sluggish economy, with exports set to reach around $3.7 billion (FY2025) and a predominantly young, tech-savvy population fueling growth. In the first ten months of fiscal year 2025 (10MFY25), IT exports reached $3.1 billion, marking a robust 21% year-on-year (YoY) […]

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Pakistan’s Circular Economy Opportunity: Empowering Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth

Climate Tech /

Pakistan stands at a critical juncture, facing mounting environmental, economic, and social challenges. With a population surpassing 240 million, the country is grappling with soaring demand for food, energy, and resources, coupled with inefficient waste management systems and one of the highest climate vulnerability indices globally. Amidst this pressing context, the concept of a circular

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From Trash to Tech: Will Climate Entrepreneurs Find a Foothold in Pakistan?

2 Comments / Climate Tech /

Overview As the climate crisis intensifies, the global focus on sustainability is shifting but not always in the right direction. In the West, climate denial politics are resurfacing, with figures like Donald Trump dismissing the urgency of climate change. Meanwhile, shrinking climate funds and economic recalibrations suggest a potential retreat from green commitments. Yet in

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Advancing Pakistan’s Growth with AI: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Advancing Pakistan’s Growth with AI: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

2 Comments / AI /

AI’s Growing Influence in Pakistan Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and Pakistan is no exception. From healthcare to agriculture and finance, AI is increasingly being adopted to improve efficiency and decision-making. However, despite its potential to drive economic transformation, Pakistan faces significant challenges, including talent shortages and regulatory gaps. To fully capitalize on

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Infographic showing AI agent funding trends in 2024. It includes a pie chart depicting global venture capital distribution among AI startups, a bar graph illustrating AI funding growth over the past decade, and a table detailing funding for different AI agent categories such as coding agents, business productivity agents, and health agents. Sources: Reuters, Dealroom.co, and Crunchbase.

AI Agents: The Next Big Leap in Artificial Intelligence

2 Comments / AI /

Overview The rapid rise of AI agents is reshaping the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, with an unprecedented surge in funding and investment. While AI agents remain loosely defined, they are broadly understood as AI-powered software systems capable of autonomously performing complex tasks across various domains, from customer service to IT assistance. As the industry continues

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The world is embracing AI, is Pakistan ready?

1 Comment / AI /

The world is embracing AI, is Pakistan ready?  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming global industries at an unprecedented pace. With AI accounting for 33% of total venture capital (VC) funding in 2024 double what it was two years ago—the world is rapidly embracing AI-driven advancements. However, the question remains: Is Pakistan prepared to ride this

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Pakistan climate tech funding trends and growth projections

Financing Climate Tech in Pakistan: Bridging the Gap

2 Comments / Climate Tech /

Overview Pakistan, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement, has pledged to reduce projected carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, relying heavily on international financial support. However, despite its potential, climate tech attracted only 2-3% of total startup venture funding between 2018 and 2023. Investments have primarily focused on low-carbon mitigation projects, with limited funding

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Climate Techs in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Barriers for Pakistan

Climate Tech /

Pakistan’s climate tech industry poised for multi-billion dollar growth Pakistan’s climate tech sector is emerging as a multi-billion-dollar opportunity, with industry experts predicting it could reach $3-4 billion in the next five years. With abundant tech talent, low deployment costs, and increasing global ESG regulations, the country is well-positioned to capitalize on this growing market.

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