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Startups crucial to keeping economy on investors’ radar: Paismo co-founder Rebecka Zavaleta

KARACHI: Startups across the world may be struggling, but in Pakistan’s case, there is an added trouble – its...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:50am

Technology

With aim to enable electric motorcycles in Pakistan, Zyp Technologies announces $1.2mn seed round

Startup’s assembly plant is based in Lahore where it has capacity to produce 8,000 electric motorcycles a year

Updated 12 Sep, 2023 05:01pm

Technology

In developing countries, local businesses should step up to fund startups: US-based expert

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is going through a difficult phase and it is being reflected in...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 04:52pm

Technology

Looking to tackle outdated HR functions, Pakistan’s Paismo announces raising $1.3mn in seed round

KARACHI: Pakistan’s HR tech startup Paismo on Tuesday announced it has raised $1.3 million in a seed round, which...

Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:42am

Technology

‘Asset-light’: startup Jugnu, after raising $22.5mn in 2022, scales back operations

Jugnu, which pitched itself as a B2B ecommerce startup and announced a fund-raise of $22.5 million in March 2022,...

Updated 19 Jul, 2023 07:37pm

Technology

After raising $11.5mn last year, MedznMore says it has shut operations

Co-founder says company in talks 'with a few large players who have shown interest in buying its technology and brand, Tabiyat.pk'

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:19pm

Technology

Pakistan’s startup funding suffers massive fall in April-June

Funding attained by Pakistani startups on a quarterly basis fell to the lowest level in three years during...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 12:06pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s automotive care startup Okayker Secures $700,000 in seed funding

Company says multiple angel investors have taken interest in its fund-raising

Published 01 Jun, 2023 05:38pm

Pakistan

‘Negative investor perception’: venture capital association calls out internet suspension

The Venture Capital Association of Pakistan (VCAP), a platform aimed at facilitating startups, expressed its concern...

Updated 12 May, 2023 08:11pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s financial platform Abhi raises Rs2bn Sukuk bond, a ‘first in MENAP’

Demand for bond exceeded expectations, says Abhi

Updated 12 May, 2023 05:18pm

Business & Finance

Correction needed in Pakistan startups’ business model: Rider CEO Salman Allana

Company founder says offering discounts means you are not confident that your product is solving a real problem

Updated 05 May, 2023 07:07pm

Business & Finance

First time in three years: no startup deal for Pakistan in April 2023

Fall seen due to global downturn in funding and it is not exclusive just to Pakistan

Published 01 May, 2023 10:45pm

Business & Finance

Trucking startup Trella to cease operations in Pakistan: report

Trucking startup Trella will wind down its business in Pakistan, reported Bloomberg on Thursday, citing two people...

Updated 13 Apr, 2023 06:24pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s startup funding recovers in first quarter of 2023

Pakistan’s startup funding increased 55% to $23.1 million in the first quarter of calendar year 2023 compared to the...

Published 02 Apr, 2023 10:49pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s logistics startup Trax says it has raised $3.7mn in seed funding

Company aims to use investment to accelerate growth of logistics services, introduction of new business verticals

Updated 24 Mar, 2023 08:17pm

Technology

Pakistan to miss IT export target unless human talent is developed: VP Emeritus

IT exports stand at mere $1.52 billion in first seven months of fiscal year 2023

Published 18 Mar, 2023 08:27pm

Technology

Pakistan's edtech startup Maqsad says it has raised $2.8mn in seed funding

Funding takes its total capital raised to $4.9mn

Published 16 Mar, 2023 01:33pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan to produce a unicorn by 2025: Endeavor Managing Partner Allen Taylor

Says 20 unicorns are possible in the country by 2030

Updated 12 Mar, 2023 02:29pm

Pakistan

Careem intends to launch women-driven motorbike service for Pakistani females

Careem, the global ride-hailing service, announced on Tuesday its plan to launch a new women-driven motorbike...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 06:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s fintech Trukkr says it has raised $6.4mn in seed funding

KARACHI: Trukkr, a fintech platform for Pakistan’s trucking industry, said on Tuesday it had raised $6.4 million in...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 04:22pm

Technology

Pakistan’s 'sustainable fashion' platform Swag Kicks raises $1.2mn seed funding

Swag Kicks, which calls itself a sustainable fashion platform for Millennials and Gen-Z Pakistanis, announced on...

Updated 16 Feb, 2023 04:18pm

Technology

Pakistani fintech AdalFi raises $7.5mn to tackle lending challenges

KARACHI: Pakistani digital lending platform AdalFi said on Thursday it has raised $7.5 million in funding, the first...

Updated 16 Feb, 2023 03:15pm

Opinion

As chatbot sophistication grows, AI debate intensifies

California start-up OpenAI has released a chatbot capable of answering a variety of questions, but its impressive...

Published 05 Dec, 2022 06:19am

Business & Finance

Gender inclusivity in tech startups a strategic imperative: Sadaffe Abid

CIRCLE founder says women-led startups get lower funding and this trend needs to change

Published 18 Nov, 2022 08:58pm

Technology

Edkasa: the startup using TikTok to spark students' love for learning

Founder says startup is ‘opposite of Airlift’ when it comes to making a little funding go a long way

Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:31pm

Perspectives

Startups and their founders: a new normal for all

Last year was a breakout one for Pakistan’s startup sector. More than 80 deals were disclosed and around $350...

Updated 28 Sep, 2022 09:55am

Markets

Karachi-based 'financial wellness' platform Neem raises $2.5mn

Funding to be utilised to serve financial wellness to Pakistan’s underbanked communities, says Neem

Updated 13 Sep, 2022 03:45pm

Pakistan

After failure, you must reset yourself: Airlift's co-founder Ahmed Ayub

At IBA event, startup founders and corporate leaders discuss Pakistan's startup landscape

Published 08 Sep, 2022 10:02pm

Technology

'Pakistan’s startup ecosystem needs a few $100mn exits'

Ali Samir Oosman, MD of Endeavor Pakistan, says this will result in massive multiplier effect

Published 06 Sep, 2022 11:58pm

Business & Finance

In UAE, startups, SMEs can get AED5m loans approved in 5 days via Emirates Development Bank

The idea is to enhance access to finance for SMEs and further simplify the ease of doing business in the country

Published 30 Aug, 2022 05:16pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	5.38 ▲ 1.00 (22.83%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Sep 25 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	5.65 ▲ 1.00 (21.51%)
Roshan Packages / Sep 25 Roshan Packages Limited(RPL)	11.18 ▲ 0.99 (9.72%)
Bank of Khyber / Sep 25 The Bank of Khyber(BOK)	11.35 ▲ 0.94 (9.03%)
Hala Enterprise / Sep 25 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	6.70 ▲ 0.51 (8.24%)
Pak Elektron / Sep 25 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	10.51 ▲ 0.76 (7.79%)
Gammon Pak / Sep 25 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	7 ▲ 0.50 (7.69%)
J.K.Spinning / Sep 25 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	42.36 ▲ 2.96 (7.51%)
Pak Paper Prod / Sep 25 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	50.55 ▲ 3.53 (7.51%)
Feroze 1888 / Sep 25 Feroze1888 Mills Limited(FML)	90.57 ▲ 6.32 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Pervez Ahmed Co / Sep 25 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	0.60 ▼ -0.09 (-13.04%)
Premier Insurance / Sep 25 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	6.15 ▼ -0.85 (-12.14%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Sep 25 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	0.74 ▼ -0.06 (-7.50%)
Ellcot Spinning / Sep 25 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	96.25 ▼ -7.75 (-7.45%)
HI-Tech Lub. / Sep 25 Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited(HTL)	22.31 ▼ -1.59 (-6.65%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 25 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	34.01 ▼ -2.40 (-6.59%)
IbrahimFibres / Sep 25 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	250 ▼ -16.56 (-6.21%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Sep 25 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	7.05 ▼ -0.45 (-6.00%)
JDW Sugar / Sep 25 JDW Sugar Mills Limited(JDWS)	330 ▼ -20.00 (-5.71%)
Escorts Bank / Sep 25 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.45 ▼ -0.25 (-5.32%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	29,348,500 ▲ 1.00
Pak Elektron / Sep 25 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	11,806,247 ▲ 0.76
Cnergyico PK / Sep 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	10,563,972 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	10,059,097 ▼ -0.01
Unity Foods Ltd / Sep 25 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	8,137,436 ▲ 0.36
Hub Power Co. / Sep 25 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	7,480,117 ▲ 0.14
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	7,220,289 ▲ 0.01
Dewan Motors / Sep 25 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	6,909,431 ▼ -0.15
Pak Petroleum / Sep 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	6,762,444 ▼ -0.18
Maple Leaf Cement / Sep 25 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	6,752,226 ▲ 0.31

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 25	291.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 25	290.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 25	148.36
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 25	1.22
Euro to USD / Sep 25	1.06
UK LIBOR % / Sep 22	5.43

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 22	4320.06
Nasdaq / Sep 22	13211.81
Dow Jones / Sep 22	33963.84
India Sensex / Sep 25	65943.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 25	32678.62
Hang Seng / Sep 25	17745.62
FTSE 100 / Sep 25	7672.91
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 25	15535.81
France CAC40 / Sep 25	7179.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 22	19035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 22	185020
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 25	90.44
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 25	1922.68
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 25	86.10

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