The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a majority shareholding in KRRAVE Technologies Pte. Ltd. by Suol Innovations Limited after reviewing the transaction under the Competition Act, 2010. Suol Innovations Limited, a Cyprus-based company and part of the global inDrive Group, acquired the shares through call option agreements executed with several […]
Telenor Pakistan has launched an industry-first QR-enabled SmartShop initiative, reshaping how customers access telecom services across modern trade and unconventional retail channels. Smart-Shops solution transform partner shops into fully digital service points, allowing customers to buy SIMs and activate bundles through a simple QR scan. This solution gives modern trade & unconventional channel partners an […]
Riyadh-based foodtech startup Calo, the Middle East’s largest personalised meal subscription service, has announced raising SAR 94 million ($25 million) in its Series B funding round. The round was led by Nuwa Capital, with participation from STV, Khwarizmi Ventures, and regional family offices. This oversubscribed round underscores strong investor confidence, prompting Calo to extend its Series B to […]
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a revised and consolidated Regulatory Framework for Exchange Companies (RFEC) aimed at enhancing governance, internal controls, and compliance within the sector. The updated RFEC consolidates and modernizes existing regulatory instructions, replacing the earlier Exchange Companies Manual. The SBP’s comprehensive review and revision are geared towards streamlining […]
December 27, 2024 Alif announced it had raised a $20 mln debt investment from Accial Capital, a US-based impact private credit fund manager. The deal was facilitated with advisory support from Nairang Capital and TMT Global Advisors. The funds will be allocated to enhance Alif’s Nasiya service’s capabilities, strengthen its market position, and promote financial inclusion in […]
Telenor Velocity, Telenor Pakistan’s premier startup accelerator program, in partnership with the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) and Invest2Innovate (i2i), hosted a high-impact roundtable discussion during the prestigious +92Disrupt 2024 conference. Themed “From Idea to Impact: Closing the Funding Gap in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem,” the session brought together 36 thought leaders representing investors, startups, corporates, […]
Initiative aims to strengthen entrepreneurship and drive innovation across fintech, e-commerce, and health tech sectors. Gobi Partners, a pan-Asian venture capital firm, has launched the $50 million Techxila Fund II alongside a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Punjab (BoP) to bolster Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. The announcement was made at the Pakistan Investment […]
The global South Asian ethnic wear market is set to reach $129 billion by 2030, with digital spending projected to drive nearly $46 billion of this growth. Leading the charge in this evolving landscape is LAAM, a premier fashion marketplace for South Asian apparel, which has announced a $5.5 million seed funding round to expand […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new directives to banks and microfinance banks (MFBs) to bolster the security of financial transactions conducted through mobile apps and internet banking portals. The central bank has mandated the replacement of one-time passwords (OTPs) sent via SMS with Transaction PIN (TPIN) or Financial PIN (FPIN) functionality by […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — EdfaPay, a leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia, has successfully raised $5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by OmanTel Innovation Labs, with participation from Aljabr MENA and Waad Investment. The funding will bolster EdfaPay’s presence in Saudi Arabia while driving its strategic expansion across the MENA region and into Pakistan. The […]