Pakistan Startup Landscape Q3 2024: Revival Amid Cautious Optimism
Despite recent challenges, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has shown resilience, hinting at opportunities with gradual recovery and growth. While the first half of 2024 was marked by subdued investment activity due to global VC funding slowdowns and domestic economic...
Building Momentum: Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem in H1 2024 and Outlook
The first half of 2024 presented a challenging environment for Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, mirroring global trends. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, global VC funding declined in Q2 2024, an 8.3% drop from the previous year in deal value, and the...
From Rituals to Riches: Eid-ul-Adha’s Untapped Economic Potential in Pakistan
Pakistan’s religious tourism, animal sacrifice and related exports collectively make up for at least $7.8 billion worth of economics, annually, where spending include estimated $3.5bn on outward religious tourism, and $3.0bn of sacrificial spend, while earnings...