ecosystem

NICAT investment ecosystem to foster technological innovation, entrepreneurship opened D_Trends

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NICAT investment ecosystem to foster technological innovation, entrepreneurship opened D_Trends

RAWALPINDI: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Monday inaugurated NICAT investment ecosystem aimed at fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the country, providing a platform for transformative collaboration across the aerospace and technology sectors. The National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) has launched the investment startups ecosystem in collaboration … Read more

Karachi’s marine ecosystem at risk as waste and sewage pollute coastline Dtrends

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Karachi’s marine ecosystem at risk as waste and sewage pollute coastline Dtrends

Cities that boast a Coastline are considered fortunate all across the globe, be it the Coastline of LA, or the more humble country Indonesia’s Coastline of Bali, it becomes the prime attraction of tourists and locals alike. The tourists visit the beaches for different reasons, to bask in the sun and see what local life … Read more

From incubation to acceleration, are Pakistani ESOs really serving the startup ecosystem? D_Trends

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From incubation to acceleration, are Pakistani ESOs really serving the startup ecosystem? D_Trends

As we enter 2024, Pakistan’s once-promising startup scene finds itself in the midst of an investment winter. Venture capital and private investors, once eager to tap into the potential of this emerging market, have largely retreated. The funding slowdown that began in 2023 has now ground to a halt, with the first two quarters of … Read more

Govt to boost IT ecosystem for economic growth D_Trends

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Govt to boost IT ecosystem for economic growth D_Trends

KARACHI: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, reiterated the government’s commitment to rapidly building a robust digital ecosystem to drive socio-economic progress, expand the knowledge economy, and stimulate economic growth. Speaking at the inauguration of the 25th ITCN Asia 2024 exhibition at the Karachi Expo Centre on Tuesday, she underscored the … Read more

Firewalls: threat to digital ecosystem D_Trends

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Firewalls: threat to digital ecosystem D_Trends

KARACHI: Life is becoming increasingly difficult for ordinary Pakistanis, to the point where even typically silent segments of society are stepping into the fray. As I highlighted in my previous article about the salaried class’s growing discontent with the regressive tax regime, the wave of unrest is now reaching those who normally enjoy a quieter … Read more