Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad, CEO at Mashreq Pakistan, explains how digitalization drives financial inclusion At a time when Pakistan’s overall financial inclusion rate stands at 64%, the country’s rural communities are at the brink of a pivotal turning point. The time seems right for the promise of financial inclusion to transform from a ‘distant dream’ to […]
The rapid digitization of Pakistan’s financial services by a tech-savvy population of over 220 million has solidified the standing of AI chatbots as a key customer engagement tool. With over 64% of Pakistanis under the age of 30 and over 85 million users surfing the smartphone world, traditional banks and disruptors in the fintech industry […]
Introduction Pakistan is at a crossroads. With more than 64% of its population falling under 30 years of age, it has one of the youngest demographics globally, which is referred to as the “youth bulge”, presenting a dilemma for finding a way through it. However, this potential is tied up with developing the skills needed […]
Lahore, Pakistan – Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital conglomerate, has extended its flagship Digital Pakistan Fellowship Program to the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). This initiative aims to empower students to shape the digital discourse and contribute to the evolving landscape of tech journalism in Pakistan. The fellowship program is designed to engage the youth […]
The Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC), in collaboration with Jazz, Daraz, MG Apparel, and TCS, supported by the Champions of Change Coalition (CCC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the “Informal to International (I2I)” project. This project aims to empower 150 women entrepreneurs in district Bahawalpur by transitioning their businesses from local […]
Lahore, Pakistan – The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) has announced the induction of its first-ever cohorts for two flagship programmes: the LCE Idea Launch Incubation programme and the Slingshot Accelerator programme. Both initiatives aim to foster a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan, supporting start-ups at different stages of their development. The LCE Idea Launch […]
Islamabad, 26 September 2024: The digital media campaign to educate youth against irregular migration practices, Pervaaz, has received accolades from the European Union and the European Research Institute (ERI) for its remarkable successes achieved in Pakistan. Under the SAFER project and co-funded by the European Union, the digital campaign is implemented through its local partner, […]
Islamabad – In a groundbreaking move to promote financial inclusion and women’s empowerment in Pakistan, Mobilink Bank, a leading digital microfinance institution, has joined forces with CARE Pakistan to launch the Strive Women program. This partnership aims to unlock the potential of 50,000 women entrepreneurs over the next three years, equipping them with the financial […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – In a significant move to strengthen Pakistan’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Telenor Velocity, the premier startup accelerator of Telenor Pakistan, has announced a strategic partnership with Invest2Innovate (i2i). This collaboration aims to empower startups across Pakistan by combining Telenor Pakistan’s extensive market reach, technological infrastructure, and industry expertise with i2i’s proven track record […]
Lahore, August 19, 2024 – The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) has announced the launch of the Women Leadership Programme, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering women in Pakistan’s textile industry. This strategic partnership with the German Development Cooperation, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the […]