Insights
Pakistan’s Branchless Banking Transactions Cross 1Bn Mark in 2QFY24
For the first time in Pakistan, the total number of Branchless Banking (BB) transactions crossed 1 billion mark in a single quarter in 2QFY24 (Oct-Dec23). This achievement signals a shift towards digital finance and highlights the changing dynamics of financial...
Charting the Course: What Lies Ahead for Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem in 2024
The year 2024 started with a slow pace for startups in Pakistan after reaching $72 million in 2023 and $347 million in 2022. The trend mirrored the global VC slowdown, with a 35% year-over-year decline from the investment levels of 2022, and remaining flat...
Pakistan Elections 2024: Outlook & Challenges
In the wake of Pakistan's 2024 general elections, key findings suggest possibility of a hung parliament, with independent candidates leading the tally at 38% of National Assembly seats. PML-N follows with 28%, and PPPP with 20%, fueling speculation of coalition...
Revitalized Momentum: Pakistan’s Startup Funding 2023 – Review & Outlook
Pakistan’s startup funding experienced a rebound, surging by 553% QoQ in 4Q23
Challenges and Opportunities: Pakistan Startups raised $34 Mn in 9MCY23
Amidst the persistent challenges of the ongoing funding winter, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem managed to secure $5.8 million
Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem, Total Funds Raised $28 Mn in H1 23
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, funding plunged by 90% to $28M in H1FY23, mirroring the global trend.
Reviving the Startup Ecosystem: Pakistan’s Q1 2023 Funding Surges by 55%
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is showing signs of revival, with Q1 2023 funding surging by 55% QoQ.
Pakistan needs its Rao moment
A country with one of the largest populations in the world is facing the worst of its political, social and economic challenges, ranging from political uncertainty to macroeconomic instability.
Pakistan Startups raise $347mn in 2022
Despite a tough 2022 for global and domestic economy, funding for Pakistan’s Startups remained solid, with a slight decline of 7% in 2022 vs 2021.