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How to Get an eSIM in Pakistan 2026: Complete Guide
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How to Get an eSIM in Pakistan 2026: Complete Guide
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
To get an eSIM in Pakistan, visit a Jazz, Zong, or Ufone service center with your CNIC, complete biometric verification, and receive a QR code. Then go to your phone's settings, add a cellular plan, and scan the code. Charges range from free (Jazz) to around Rs. 2,000, and an eSIM-compatible phone is required.
Pakistan's PM Cloud Program: Up to $13,500 for Startups
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Pakistan's PM Cloud Program: Up to $13,500 for Startups
Abdullah Awan - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
The Prime Minister's Cloud Program for Startups, run by Ignite under Pakistan's Ministry of IT, reimburses eligible startups for cloud costs, up to $13,500 across two tiers, with up to 60% of spending covered. It supports startups using providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure to scale affordably, plus expert guidance.
Why Forbes Calls Pakistan a Fintech Rising Star in 2026
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Why Forbes Calls Pakistan a Fintech Rising Star in 2026
Abdullah Awan - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan has emerged as a fintech rising star, per Forbes. Its roughly 450 fintech firms have raised around $391 million in venture capital, digital banks like Easypaisa are launching, and the country ranks third globally in crypto adoption. The goal is to lift adult financial inclusion from 64% in 2023 to 75% by 2028.
Only 8.7% of Pakistanis Own a Computer: The Real Gap
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Only 8.7% of Pakistanis Own a Computer: The Real Gap
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Only 8.7% of Pakistani households own a desktop or laptop, according to Gallup Pakistan Digital Analytics (July 2026). This places Pakistan near the bottom globally, alongside India and Bangladesh at around 9%, and far behind South Korea at 99%. Smartphones alone cannot build the knowledge economy Pakistan aims for.
Pakistan Orders Government Data to Be Hosted Locally
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Pakistan Orders Government Data to Be Hosted Locally
Muhammad Umer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan's National Data Governance Policy 2026 declares government data a strategic national asset and requires sensitive government and personal data to be hosted and processed within Pakistan. Offshore processing needs prior approval and safeguards. The Pakistan Digital Authority will oversee implementation, aiming to strengthen data sovereignty, privacy, and citizens' digital rights.
Pakistan's Call Centre Exports Cross $300 Million on AI
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Pakistan's Call Centre Exports Cross $300 Million on AI
Muhammad Umer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan's call centre and BPO export earnings crossed $300 million in FY2025-26, reaching $322 million from July to May, a 19% year-on-year rise. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, growth is largely driven by AI-powered customer support tools that improve efficiency, cut costs, and enable round-the-clock multilingual service for global clients.
Pakistani AI Startups Are Winning a16z and YC Backing
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Pakistani AI Startups Are Winning a16z and YC Backing
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistani AI startups are attracting top global investors in 2026. Metal, founded by former Airlift CEO Usman Gul and backed by a16z and Y Combinator, builds an AI operating system for fundraising. Other rising names include Newton (healthcare AI), Metric (SME finance), and TaxGPT (tax automation), signaling Pakistan's shift from outsourcing to product-building.
Telenor Pakistan Merges Into Ufone 5G: What It Means
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Telenor Pakistan Merges Into Ufone 5G: What It Means
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
On July 1, 2026, Telenor Pakistan formally merged into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating as Ufone 5G, after Islamabad High Court approval. Telenor ceased to exist as a separate company. The combined operator now holds about 35.9% of Pakistan's mobile market, becoming the country's second-largest, with services continuing for existing customers.
Pakistan's Biggest AI Centre Is Coming to Karachi in 2026
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Pakistan's Biggest AI Centre Is Coming to Karachi in 2026
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Karachi is being positioned as Pakistan's primary AI hub in 2026. The Sindh government announced the country's largest AI centre, the upcoming Sindh IT Tower, the Quantum Global Data Centre, and Karachi Technopolis. Together, these projects aim to anchor AI infrastructure, attract investment, and create tech jobs across the city.
Pakistan Govt Launches ChatGPT-Style AI to Track Ministries
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Pakistan Govt Launches ChatGPT-Style AI to Track Ministries
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan's government is launching a ChatGPT-style AI system, developed by the Pakistan Digital Authority, to monitor ministry performance and improve coordination. The Prime Minister's Office System (PMOS) lets the PM's office send directives instantly and track progress on one dashboard, while a sovereign GPT research tool helps officials search past records and decisions quickly.
Is AI Killing Freelancing in Pakistan? The Honest Truth
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Is AI Killing Freelancing in Pakistan? The Honest Truth
Syed - Connected Pakistan
AI is disrupting freelancing in Pakistan as platforms like Fiverr and Upwork decline. Fiverr lost over 60% of its stock value in a year, and businesses increasingly use AI instead of hiring for basic tasks. But freelancers who learn AI tools, specialize in high-value work, and build their own products can still thrive.
Sualeh Asif The Pakistani Behind SpaceX's Cursor Deal
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Sualeh Asif The Pakistani Behind SpaceX's Cursor Deal
Syed - Connected Pakistan
Sualeh Asif is a Karachi-born co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Cursor, the AI coding tool built by Anysphere. In 2026, SpaceX agreed to acquire Anysphere in a $60 billion all-stock deal, expected to close in Q3 2026. Asif's stake is reportedly worth around $2.7 billion, making him a Pakistani-origin billionaire.

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AI Is Entering Pakistan's Classrooms, From Primary School to the Teacher's Desk. Is It Ready?
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AI Is Entering Pakistan's Classrooms, From Primary School to the Teacher's Desk. Is It Ready?
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
AI is rapidly entering Pakistan's education system: Punjab is introducing AI in primary schools, AI is being added as a school subject (an elective for grades 9-12), and most teachers now use AI tools. It offers real promise as a "teacher multiplier," but faces honest challenges: weak infrastructure, teacher readiness, missing AI policies, and concerns about children using AI.
Pakistani Startups Are Getting Bought, Not Built to Last. Is That Success or a Warning?
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Pakistani Startups Are Getting Bought, Not Built to Last. Is That Success or a Warning?
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistani startups increasingly achieve "success" through acquisition, being bought by foreign or regional firms, rather than scaling into large independent companies. Examples include Virtuans AI (acquired by a US firm), Krave Mart (by inDrive), and others. It's genuinely a valid win for founders, but also reflects Pakistan's "scale-up gap": a lack of the capital and ecosystem to build lasting companies at home.
Pakistan's First Digital Banks Are Here. Will You Ever Visit a Branch Again?
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Pakistan's First Digital Banks Are Here. Will You Ever Visit a Branch Again?
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
A digital bank is a fully licensed bank that operates entirely through apps and online channels, with no physical branches. Under the State Bank's Digital Bank framework, Pakistan now has its first licensed digital banks (Easypaisa Bank being the first), which, unlike mobile wallets, can accept deposits and lend money like traditional banks, but branchlessly.
Starlink Still Isn't Live in Pakistan. Here's What's Holding It Back, and What It Could Change
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Starlink Still Isn't Live in Pakistan. Here's What's Holding It Back, and What It Could Change
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Starlink isn't live in Pakistan yet. It has registered with the SECP and holds provisional PSARB registration, but its full registration with the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board remains incomplete, so it can't yet get a PTA license. Delays also involve data-security and national-security reviews. Satellite internet could help connect remote areas once approved.
Pakistanis Are Building the World's Biggest AI Companies, Just Not in Pakistan
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Pakistanis Are Building the World's Biggest AI Companies, Just Not in Pakistan
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan's Payment Paradox: Everyone's Going Digital, So Why Does Cash on Delivery Still Rule?
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Pakistan's Payment Paradox: Everyone's Going Digital, So Why Does Cash on Delivery Still Rule?
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan's e-commerce "payment paradox": official data shows ~93% of online transactions are wallet/account-based, yet Cash on Delivery (COD) still dominates actual online shopping, driven by buyer trust issues and habit. COD carries real costs for sellers, including high return rates (25-35%) and cash-flow delays. Shifting buyers to prepaid through incentives and trust-building benefits sellers significantly.
Pakistan Is Betting on China for Its AI Future. Smart Move, or Risky Dependence?
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Pakistan Is Betting on China for Its AI Future. Smart Move, or Risky Dependence?
Muhammad Umer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan is deepening AI and technology cooperation with China, linking its AI infrastructure and skills ambitions with China's advanced capabilities. It offers genuine opportunity: access to compute, hardware, expertise, and investment Pakistan lacks. But experts caution that importing hardware alone won't build a sustainable AI ecosystem, Pakistan must pair cooperation with genuine local capability-building to avoid mere dependence.
Vibe Coding Just Trained 50,000 Pakistanis. Can You Really Build Software Without Coding?
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Vibe Coding Just Trained 50,000 Pakistanis. Can You Really Build Software Without Coding?
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
"Vibe coding" means building software, apps, websites, games, by describing what you want in natural language and letting AI generate the code, instead of writing it manually. Pakistan's AI Seekho 2026 program (by MoITT, Google, Telenor, and Innovista) taught it nationwide, engaging 50,000+ developers and producing 1,500+ AI solutions. It lowers the barrier to building software dramatically.
"PKR Tax-Free Salary"? What Remote Workers in Pakistan Really Need to Know About Tax
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"PKR Tax-Free Salary"? What Remote Workers in Pakistan Really Need to Know About Tax
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
"PKR tax-free salary" in Pakistani remote job ads usually refers to the favorable tax treatment of foreign IT/IT-enabled export income, not a true exemption from all tax. Remote workers earning foreign income can access low rates (like the 0.25% export regime for registered freelancers), but tax treatment varies by whether you're a freelancer or employee, and filing is still required.
Pakistan Now Has AI Rules. If You're Building AI Here, You Need to Know Them
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Pakistan Now Has AI Rules. If You're Building AI Here, You Need to Know Them
Muhammad Umer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan has established a formal AI governance framework, the National AI Policy (2025) and the Islamabad AI Declaration (2026), a nine-principle commitment to sovereign, responsible, capability-driven AI. For founders and builders, it introduces AI risk classification, governance expectations, sovereign-cloud preferences, and oversight via the Pakistan Digital Authority and a new AI Directorate. It's a maturing, still-developing framework worth understanding early.
KonnectX Summit Lahore Returns: A Night at the Lahore Fort for Pakistan's Builders
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KonnectX Summit Lahore Returns: A Night at the Lahore Fort for Pakistan's Builders
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
KonnectX Summit Lahore Season III is Connected Pakistan's premium summit for business, technology, and leadership, held October 31, 2026, at the Royal Swiss Hotel, Lahore. It brings together CEOs, founders, investors, top freelancers, and changemakers for high-value networking, plus an exclusive "History by Night" Lahore Fort tour and a premium dinner at Bastion Cafe.
The Great Freelance Sorting: Why the Middle Is Vanishing on Fiverr and Upwork
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The Great Freelance Sorting: Why the Middle Is Vanishing on Fiverr and Upwork
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
The freelance market is "sorting": Fiverr's stock and active buyers are near lows (buyers down ~22% year-on-year), yet spend-per-buyer rose ~15.6% and $1,000+ projects grew. AI is absorbing cheap, commodity gigs (logos, basic writing) while demand for higher-value, specialized work grows. Freelancers who move upmarket into skilled, AI-augmented work will thrive.

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KonnectX Summit Lahore Returns: A Night at the Lahore Fort for Pakistan's Builders
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KonnectX Summit Lahore Returns: A Night at the Lahore Fort for Pakistan's Builders
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
KonnectX Summit Lahore Season III is Connected Pakistan's premium summit for business, technology, and leadership, held October 31, 2026, at the Royal Swiss Hotel, Lahore. It brings together CEOs, founders, investors, top freelancers, and changemakers for high-value networking, plus an exclusive "History by Night" Lahore Fort tour and a premium dinner at Bastion Cafe.
Innoventure Club '26 Just Wrapped in Swat's Utror Valley. Here's What Happened
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Innoventure Club '26 Just Wrapped in Swat's Utror Valley. Here's What Happened
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Innoventure Club '26, by Connected Pakistan and TechTrip, took place 18–21 September 2026 in Izmis Meadows, Utror Valley, Swat. Around 124 participants and 8 mentors spent four days off the grid, trekking to Izmis Lake and Waterfall, sharing bonfires and workshops, and building community, a wilderness reset for Pakistan's tech and digital professionals.
Connected Pakistan Off the Record: Where Pakistan's Business Leaders Meet Behind Closed Doors
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Connected Pakistan Off the Record: Where Pakistan's Business Leaders Meet Behind Closed Doors
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
"Connected Pakistan Off the Record" is a new series of exclusive, invite-only industry meetups by Connected Pakistan and The Hive, held in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Designed for meaningful conversations beyond the stage, they bring together CEOs, founders, startups, agency owners, top freelancers, and changemakers to build genuine connections and explore collaborations.
Innoventure Club '26: A Wilderness Reset in Utror Valley for Pakistan's Tech Community
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Innoventure Club '26: A Wilderness Reset in Utror Valley for Pakistan's Tech Community
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Innoventure Club '26 is a 4-day wilderness and tech experience by Connected Pakistan and TechTrip, held 18–21 September 2026 in Utror Valley's Izmis Meadows, Swat. Designed for developers, freelancers, founders, and creators, it blends trekking to Izmis Lake and Waterfall, bonfires, mentorship, and workshops — an off-the-grid reset from screen fatigue.
100 Tech Heroes of Pakistan 2026: Nominations Are Open
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Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
100 Tech Heroes of Pakistan 2026 is a Connected Pakistan initiative recognizing 100 individuals making meaningful impact in the country's technology ecosystem. First introduced at CPC23 in 2023, this new edition welcomes founders, developers, freelancers, researchers, educators, and changemakers. Nominations are open, you can nominate yourself or someone deserving, based on impact rather than titles.
KonnectX Karachi 2026: Why Premium Networking Matters
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KonnectX Karachi 2026: Why Premium Networking Matters
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
KonnectX Karachi 2026 is a premium networking conference by Connected Pakistan, held Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Innovista Indus, DHA Karachi. It brings together 200+ founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors for keynotes, panels, AI and business insights, awards, and an exclusive networking dinner aboard the Ocean Dream II Cruise.

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140 Million Pakistanis Have Internet Coverage but Don't Use It. That's the Real Problem
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140 Million Pakistanis Have Internet Coverage but Don't Use It. That's the Real Problem
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Around 140 million Pakistanis live in areas covered by mobile broadband but don't use mobile internet, one of the world's largest "usage gaps" (per GSMA 2026). This shows Pakistan's digital divide is no longer mainly about network coverage, but about affordability, digital literacy, relevant content, and devices. Closing it requires tackling these barriers, not just building more towers.
5G in Pakistan: Big Promises, Bigger Connectivity Gap
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5G in Pakistan: Big Promises, Bigger Connectivity Gap
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan’s 5G rollout promises faster connectivity and economic growth, but challenges remain. With low fiber penetration and limited rural internet access, the benefits of 5G may initially reach only major cities, raising concerns about digital inclusion and infrastructure readiness across the country.
5G Is Finally Coming to Pakistan. Here's When You'll Actually Get It
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5G Is Finally Coming to Pakistan. Here's When You'll Actually Get It
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistan is close to launching 5G: the spectrum auction is expected soon, after which telecom operators need roughly 5-6 months to build infrastructure before 5G services begin in major cities. So realistic 5G availability is likely several months away, starting in key urban areas. You don't need to rush to buy a 5G phone immediately.
A Unicorn With Pakistani Roots Just Emerged. But Is Fasset Really "Pakistan's Unicorn"?
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A Unicorn With Pakistani Roots Just Emerged. But Is Fasset Really "Pakistan's Unicorn"?
Syed Asfer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Fasset, a UAE-based stablecoin fintech co-founded by Lahore-born Daniel Ahmed, reached a $1 billion valuation in August 2026 after a $68 million Series C led by SBI Group. While celebrated as a "Pakistani unicorn," it's more accurately a global fintech with Pakistani roots, its major Pakistan plans (real estate tokenization) are promising but still largely aspirational.
Abdur Rehman: Building Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Through Innovation
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Abdur Rehman: Building Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Through Innovation
Zarish - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Abdur Rehman is a Pakistani entrepreneur, startup growth strategist, and ecosystem builder working on startup development, talent enablement, AI-driven business systems, and entrepreneurship opportunities through ventures including Rozi Academy, Rexen Solutions, and TUAM E KHAAS.
Afroze Khan: From Byteify’s Collapse to Revenue Incarnate. The Pakistani Operator Quietly Rebuilding How Service Businesses Sell
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Afroze Khan: From Byteify’s Collapse to Revenue Incarnate. The Pakistani Operator Quietly Rebuilding How Service Businesses Sell
Zarish - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Afroze Khan is the founder of Revenue Incarnate, a Karachi and Las Vegas based revenue systems firm. After the collapse of his first company, Byteify, he developed a methodology focused on fixing offer positioning, pipeline architecture, and revenue infrastructure, helping service businesses scale through Revenue as a Service.

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Ali Ashfaq: From Data Engineer to Founder of DataRopes.ai
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Ali Ashfaq: From Data Engineer to Founder of DataRopes.ai
Muhammad Umer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Ali Ashfaq is a Lahore-based data engineer and the founder and CEO of DataRopes.ai, a company helping global businesses turn raw data into decision-making advantage. With nearly a decade across TenX, Systems Limited, and Coca-Cola CCI, and having engineered Pakistan's TASDEEQ credit bureau platform, he builds modern data architectures, pipelines, and AI systems for international clients.
Best Payment Gateways for Pakistani Freelancers in 2026
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Best Payment Gateways for Pakistani Freelancers in 2026
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Pakistani freelancers receive international payments through platforms like Payoneer, Wise, Skrill, and local wallets such as JazzCash or EasyPaisa. Since PayPal is not officially available in Pakistan, these services help freelancers withdraw earnings from global clients and freelancing platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.
Best Remote Jobs for Pakistanis in 2026 and How to Get Them
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Best Remote Jobs for Pakistanis in 2026 and How to Get Them
Abdullah Awan - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
The best remote jobs for Pakistanis in 2026 include software developer ($30,000-$100,000+/year), UI/UX designer, data analyst, cybersecurity analyst, video editor, digital marketer, and virtual assistant. Most need only skills, not a degree. Find work on Upwork, LinkedIn, Toptal, Turing, and remote-first company career pages, and get paid via Payoneer or Wise.
Connected Pakistan Off the Record: Where Pakistan's Business Leaders Meet Behind Closed Doors
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Connected Pakistan Off the Record: Where Pakistan's Business Leaders Meet Behind Closed Doors
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
"Connected Pakistan Off the Record" is a new series of exclusive, invite-only industry meetups by Connected Pakistan and The Hive, held in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Designed for meaningful conversations beyond the stage, they bring together CEOs, founders, startups, agency owners, top freelancers, and changemakers to build genuine connections and explore collaborations.
Daniyal Abbas: From Microsoft Engineer to hytGenX Founder
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Daniyal Abbas: From Microsoft Engineer to hytGenX Founder
Zarish - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Daniyal Abbas is a technology entrepreneur and former Microsoft engineer who founded hytGenX to help businesses implement practical AI solutions, automation systems, and scalable software platforms that improve operational efficiency.
Fiverr, Upwork Decline: What It Means for Pakistan Freelancers
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Fiverr, Upwork Decline: What It Means for Pakistan Freelancers
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
AI is transforming freelancing by automating basic tasks like design, writing, and coding. Platforms like Fiverr and Upwork are seeing slowdowns as clients shift to AI tools. However, freelancers who adapt by offering strategy, problem-solving, and high-value services can still grow and succeed.
From an Ice Stall to a Fast-Growing Laptop Brand: The Story of Master Faheem
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From an Ice Stall to a Fast-Growing Laptop Brand: The Story of Master Faheem
Muhammad Umer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Master Muhammad Faheem Imtiaz is the founder and CEO of Techno X Laptops, a fast-growing Pakistani pre-owned laptop brand. Raised in a small town helping run his family's ice-selling and repair businesses, he launched Techno X in early 2023 with minimal investment, building trust through a pioneering 100-day warranty while working a government job simultaneously.
From YouTube Tutorials to a Creative Brand: Areesha Atif's Story
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From YouTube Tutorials to a Creative Brand: Areesha Atif's Story
Muhammad Umer - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Areesha Atif is a Karachi-based graphic designer and the founder of Areesha GFX, a creative brand she built after teaching herself Photoshop through YouTube in 2022. By her own account, she has completed 750+ projects for local and international clients, and now trains other women in freelancing through her Al Fatimah Online Academy.

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How Live Streaming Is Transforming E-Commerce Businesses
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How Live Streaming Is Transforming E-Commerce Businesses
Zarish - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Live commerce combines live streaming with online shopping, allowing businesses to demonstrate products in real time while interacting directly with customers. This approach improves engagement, builds trust, and encourages faster purchasing decisions, making it one of the fastest-growing strategies in modern e-commerce marketing.
Skills You Should Learn Before AI Replaces Them
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Skills You Should Learn Before AI Replaces Them
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
The most valuable skills to learn before AI replaces jobs include critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, leadership, complex problem-solving, and communication. These human abilities require judgment, empathy, and innovation, making them significantly harder for artificial intelligence systems to replicate in real-world situations.
Why Storytelling Is the Most Powerful Marketing Strategy
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Why Storytelling Is the Most Powerful Marketing Strategy
Syed - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing strategies because it creates emotional connections between brands and audiences. Instead of simply promoting products, storytelling allows businesses to communicate values, experiences, and human narratives that people can relate to, making messages more memorable, engaging, and persuasive.
Simple Amazon FBA Wholesale Method for $9K Monthly Profit
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Simple Amazon FBA Wholesale Method for $9K Monthly Profit
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
You can earn $7,000–$9,000 per month on Amazon by using FBA Wholesale: pick profitable products, build relationships with brands, manage cash flow, and reinvest consistently to scale profits.
How Aziz Built Supreem Studio and Earned $300K on Fiverr
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How Aziz Built Supreem Studio and Earned $300K on Fiverr
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Aziz Ur Rehman, a Pakistani freelancer, earned over $300,000 on Fiverr by outsourcing projects, building Supreem Studio, and mentoring others—proving that degrees aren’t required for online success.
How Javeria Abid Turned Her Perfume Passion into Rangekhushboo
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How Javeria Abid Turned Her Perfume Passion into Rangekhushboo
Zarish - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Javeria Abid founded Rangekhushboo, a homemade non-alcoholic perfume brand, generating profit organically and expanding online. Her journey highlights passion, consistency, and strategic digital marketing.
The Techifort Story  Waqas Zafar’s Journey in AI and Software Development
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The Techifort Story Waqas Zafar’s Journey in AI and Software Development
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Waqas Zafar is the founder and CEO of Techifort, a Pakistan-based technology company specializing in software development, AI, blockchain, and digital solutions. Starting as a freelancer in 2017, he built an international client base before launching Techifort in 2019, which has since completed thousands of projects for global clients.
How Asfand Hafeez Built a Freelance Design Career as GFX Mazdoor
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How Asfand Hafeez Built a Freelance Design Career as GFX Mazdoor
Zarish - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Asfand Hafeez, known online as GFX Mazdoor, is a freelance graphic designer from Pakistan with more than a decade of experience. He specializes in logo design, poster creation, branding, and apparel graphics, helping businesses develop strong visual identities and impactful brand communication.
Talha Bin Khalil: From Local Store to CEO of TBK Digital
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Talha Bin Khalil: From Local Store to CEO of TBK Digital
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Talha Bin Khalil is a Pakistani entrepreneur and founder of TBK Digital. Starting with a small retail store in Sargodha, he transitioned into e-commerce during the pandemic by launching multiple Daraz stores generating eight-figure revenue. He later founded TBK Digital and launched PomiaTheCat, an online pet supplies store in Pakistan.
How Sukooon Became a Leading Wellness and E-Commerce Brand
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How Sukooon Became a Leading Wellness and E-Commerce Brand
Zarish - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
The Sukooon founder turned early struggles into success, creating multiple innovative wellness brands and leading a team that reaches over 1 million customers across Pakistan and internationally.
Cancer Survivor Huzaifa Builds Amazon Skipper to Help Sellers Scale
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Cancer Survivor Huzaifa Builds Amazon Skipper to Help Sellers Scale
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Huzaifa, founder of Amazon Skipper, transformed his life after surviving cancer as a teenager. Today, his Amazon advertising agency helps brands scale through data-driven PPC strategies and eCommerce growth solutions, managing hundreds of stores and helping sellers grow in the competitive Amazon marketplace.
Rana Muhammad Arslan: Top-Rated Freelancer & CEO of MegaRankers
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Rana Muhammad Arslan: Top-Rated Freelancer & CEO of MegaRankers
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Rana Muhammad Arslan is a Pakistani freelancer and CEO of MegaRankers known for his expertise in Fiverr lead generation. Through years of freelancing experience, he has helped agencies and software houses generate high-quality leads while mentoring aspiring freelancers to build successful careers on global platforms.
How Zee Built Cigul Into a $1.2M Global Digital Design Powerhouse
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How Zee Built Cigul Into a $1.2M Global Digital Design Powerhouse
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Zee is the founder of Cigul, a full-stack digital design agency established in 2019 in Pakistan. Starting as a solo UI/UX designer, Zee expanded Cigul into a global team of designers and developers delivering branding, website design, and development services to hundreds of international clients.
Tribe Consulting Wins Best BPO Award at HBL P@SHA 2024
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Tribe Consulting Wins Best BPO Award at HBL P@SHA 2024
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Tribe Consulting won the Best in BPO Award at the HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2024. With over 2,000 professionals across five countries, the company delivers innovative outsourcing solutions, setting new standards in Pakistan’s BPO industry.
Abdullah Shah: Transforming Digital Marketing in Pakistan with Inubiz Pvt Ltd
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Abdullah Shah: Transforming Digital Marketing in Pakistan with Inubiz Pvt Ltd
Hujjat - Connected Pakistan · CP News Desk
Abdullah Shah, founder of Inubiz Pvt Ltd, is revolutionizing digital marketing in Pakistan. Starting as a freelancer in 2017, he now leads a top agency offering SEO, PPC, social media, web development, and content marketing, helping businesses grow online effectively.
Muhammad Mohsin Aslam: Pioneering Pakistan’s Tech Innovation with Inventornest
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Muhammad Mohsin Aslam: Pioneering Pakistan’s Tech Innovation with Inventornest
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Muhammad Mohsin Aslam is the founder of Inventornest Pvt Ltd, a Pakistani technology company focused on electronic product innovation. After years of freelancing in PCB design and firmware development, he established Inventornest to showcase “Made in Pakistan” technology globally, including participation in CES 2023 in Los Angeles.
Mohsin Raza: Top Rated Freelancer Sharing Online Earning Secrets
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Mohsin Raza: Top Rated Freelancer Sharing Online Earning Secrets
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Mohsin Raza is a Pakistani top-rated Fiverr freelancer with over a decade of online earning experience. He has completed 1,500+ projects, earned $100,000+, and now shares tips on freelancing, graphic design, and digital marketing to help others achieve financial independence online.
Nafees Mazhar: CEO of Online Pakistan and YouTube Content Creator
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Nafees Mazhar: CEO of Online Pakistan and YouTube Content Creator
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Nafees Mazhar is a Pakistani YouTuber and social media influencer from Chakwal. He is the CEO of Online Pakistan and the creator of the Purisrar Dunya YouTube channel, which has gained millions of subscribers through viral and engaging digital content.
Muhammad Rizwan: Founder of DevioTech and Pakistan’s Freelancing Success Story
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Muhammad Rizwan: Founder of DevioTech and Pakistan’s Freelancing Success Story
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Muhammad Rizwan is a Pakistani freelancer and entrepreneur from Kasur, founder and CEO of DevioTech. After achieving success on Fiverr and Upwork as a GIS expert, he established his own software house and launched the Digital Kasur community to support aspiring freelancers.
Nabeel Imran: Founder of PyLogics Driving Digital Innovation in Pakistan
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Nabeel Imran: Founder of PyLogics Driving Digital Innovation in Pakistan
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Nabeel Imran is a Pakistani tech entrepreneur and the founder of PyLogics, a digital agency specializing in web development, digital marketing, and AI-driven solutions. Through initiatives like Digitalization School, he helps businesses adopt technology and grow in the digital economy.
Ali Raza Jatoi: From Village Life to CEO of Etechhubs
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Ali Raza Jatoi: From Village Life to CEO of Etechhubs
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Ali Raza Jatoi is a Pakistani tech entrepreneur and the CEO of Etechhubs and founder of ZyRom. Rising from humble beginnings in a village near Jaranwala, he built a successful web development and IT services company while launching innovative projects like Profylio, an NFC-based digital business card platform.
Syed Irtiza Hassan: Co-Founder of Axtend Driving Creative Innovation
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Syed Irtiza Hassan: Co-Founder of Axtend Driving Creative Innovation
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Syed Irtiza Hassan is the co-founder of Axtend, a creative digital services platform offering graphic design, animation, web development, social media management, and e-commerce solutions. Axtend helps businesses transform ideas into impactful digital experiences through a team of skilled freelancers and marketing professionals.
Mustansar Ali: CEO of Digital Syrup and Digital Entrepreneur
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Mustansar Ali: CEO of Digital Syrup and Digital Entrepreneur
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Mustansar Ali, CEO of Digital Syrup, is a Pakistani digital entrepreneur who built a successful marketing agency after starting his career in data entry and SEO freelancing. His journey from a small village in Okara to leading a growing digital agency reflects the opportunities within Pakistan’s digital economy.
Haider Safdar: CEO of Automations Guru Leading Marketing Automation
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Haider Safdar: CEO of Automations Guru Leading Marketing Automation
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Haider Safdar is a marketing automation expert and CEO of Automations Guru. Known as a Top Rated Plus professional on Upwork, he helps global businesses scale their digital marketing strategies using advanced automation systems and consulting services.
Ahmad Manzoor Leading Pakistan’s Blockchain Innovation
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Ahmad Manzoor Leading Pakistan’s Blockchain Innovation
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Ahmad Manzoor, founder and CEO of the Pakistan Blockchain Institute (PBI), is a leading advocate for blockchain technology in Pakistan. Through education, research, and industry collaboration, PBI promotes blockchain adoption across sectors such as finance, healthcare, governance, and supply chain management.
Why a Content Creator Made Pakistan's 100 Tech Heroes List
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Why a Content Creator Made Pakistan's 100 Tech Heroes List
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Hamza Bhatti, the Pakistani content creator and founder of Hamza Bhatti Productions, has been named among Pakistan's 100 Tech Heroes, a Connected Pakistan recognition honouring individuals driving the country's technological progress. His inclusion reflects how modern content creation now blends storytelling with technology, data, and digital tools, placing creators alongside engineers and founders as digital innovators.
Muhammad Rizwan: From Rural Kasur to Devio Tech Success
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Muhammad Rizwan: From Rural Kasur to Devio Tech Success
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Muhammad Rizwan, founder and CEO of Devio Tech, is a Pakistani freelancer turned entrepreneur from District Kasur. Starting his career on Fiverr and Upwork, he achieved top freelancer status before establishing Devio Tech in 2020, a software company employing over 25 professionals while mentoring thousands through the Digital Kasur community.
Anma Nusrat: CEO Driving Pakistani Brands Global with CityMail
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Anma Nusrat: CEO Driving Pakistani Brands Global with CityMail
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Anma Nusrat, CEO and Founder of CityMail, empowers Pakistani e-commerce businesses to expand internationally. CityMail offers COD services, warehousing in UAE and KSA, order fulfillment, and express deliveries, helping local brands reach global markets efficiently.
Zeeshan Khan Connected Pakistan Brand Ambassador & Showbiz Star
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Zeeshan Khan Connected Pakistan Brand Ambassador & Showbiz Star
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Zeeshan Khan is a Pakistani actor known for his role in the 2018 film Azaadi and television dramas like Benaam and Bad Dua. Recognized for his versatile performances, he has also worked as a host and brand ambassador. Currently, he represents Connected Pakistan, bridging entertainment with the country’s growing digital ecosystem.
Usman Khawar Khan Founder of AdX and BlueTik Inspiring Pakistan’s Digital Entrepreneurs
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Usman Khawar Khan Founder of AdX and BlueTik Inspiring Pakistan’s Digital Entrepreneurs
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Usman Khawar Khan is a Pakistani digital marketing entrepreneur who built global ventures such as AdX and BlueTik after starting his career in freelancing. From early financial struggles to managing advertising campaigns across dozens of countries, he has become a recognized trainer, mentor, and industry contributor in Pakistan’s digital marketing ecosystem.
Siddiqa Zubair: The First Female Leader of Three Enablers Campuses
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Siddiqa Zubair: The First Female Leader of Three Enablers Campuses
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Siddiqa Zubair is a Pakistani e-commerce entrepreneur and campus leader at Enablers. She became the first female leader to manage three Enablers campuses and has empowered thousands of students through training, seminars, and mentorship in Amazon private label business.
Fawad Kamal: CTO of Bolt Marketing Empowering Pakistan’s UX and Developer Community
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Fawad Kamal: CTO of Bolt Marketing Empowering Pakistan’s UX and Developer Community
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Fawad Kamal is a Pakistani UX designer and technology community leader from Peshawar. He serves as the CTO of Bolt Marketing and has played a significant role in building developer communities, organizing over 70 tech events, and training more than 10,000 individuals in modern technologies and user experience design.
Abdullah Shah: Founder & CEO of Inubiz Pvt Ltd Transforming Digital Marketing in Pakistan
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Abdullah Shah: Founder & CEO of Inubiz Pvt Ltd Transforming Digital Marketing in Pakistan
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Abdullah Shah is the Founder and CEO of Inubiz Pvt Ltd, a Pakistan-based digital marketing agency established in 2022. With a background in freelancing and expertise in SEO and digital marketing, he has built a company focused on delivering data-driven marketing solutions for businesses across multiple industries.
Muhammad Yousaf Saeed: Author of RoadMaper and Mentor of 20,000+ Entrepreneurs
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Muhammad Yousaf Saeed: Author of RoadMaper and Mentor of 20,000+ Entrepreneurs
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Muhammad Yousaf Saeed is a Pakistani entrepreneur, business coach, and author of the RoadMaper book. With more than 15 years of experience in digital businesses, he has trained over 20,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and founded platforms like Internet Business Training and HBG Entrepreneurs to support Pakistan’s growing online business ecosystem.
From 9K Salary to 240M Turnover: Nizam Ud Deen’s Inspiring Business Journey
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From 9K Salary to 240M Turnover: Nizam Ud Deen’s Inspiring Business Journey
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Nizam Ud Deen is a Pakistani entrepreneur, SEO consultant, and digital marketing expert based in Multan. With over a decade of experience, he has helped hundreds of businesses grow online and later expanded into a successful handicraft business generating an annual turnover of over 240 million.
Ahmed Jawed: From South Punjab to Global Tech Entrepreneurship
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Ahmed Jawed: From South Punjab to Global Tech Entrepreneurship
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Ahmed Jawed is a Pakistani technology entrepreneur and software engineer known for founding Enigmatix and achieving major success as a freelancer and developer. Rising from South Punjab, he built a global career in software engineering and later served as Vice President of Engineering at an international AI company.
Alizaib Hassan: From Cybersecurity Researcher to Founder of Caprahem
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Alizaib Hassan: From Cybersecurity Researcher to Founder of Caprahem
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Ali Zaib Hassan is a Pakistani cybersecurity enthusiast, SEO specialist, and entrepreneur who founded Caprahem, a premium handmade leather accessories brand. His journey began with ethical hacking and cybersecurity research, later expanding into SEO, freelancing, and entrepreneurship.
Areeb Khan Transforming Pakistan’s Tech Industry and Empowering Youth
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Areeb Khan Transforming Pakistan’s Tech Industry and Empowering Youth
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Areeb Khan is a Pakistani technology expert, cybersecurity professional, and CEO of Areeb Innovations. Known for his achievements in digital marketing, software development, and cybersecurity, he has played a significant role in promoting technology-driven innovation and empowering young professionals in Pakistan.
Ahsan Meraj Driving Innovation and Growth at Fabintel
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Ahsan Meraj Driving Innovation and Growth at Fabintel
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Ahsan Meraj is a Pakistani IT professional and business leader serving as Director of Business at Fabintel. Known for his expertise in information communication technology and automation systems, he has played a key role in developing innovative software solutions and supporting technological growth in Pakistan’s software and textile industries.
Saba Kalsoom: Empowering Startups and Web3 Innovation in Pakistan
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Saba Kalsoom: Empowering Startups and Web3 Innovation in Pakistan
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Saba Kalsoom is a Pakistani tech entrepreneur and startup community leader known for her work in Web3 education, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. With experience in startups, developer communities, and innovation hubs, she helps entrepreneurs build digital products and scale technology-driven businesses.
Irfan Malik: From Remote Roots to Global Tech Leader
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Irfan Malik: From Remote Roots to Global Tech Leader
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Irfan Malik is a Pakistani technology entrepreneur and CEO of Xeven Solutions. He built a global company specializing in AI, data science, and emerging technologies, while actively promoting freelancing, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment.
How Touseef Bajwa Is Transforming Pakistan’s E-commerce Industry
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How Touseef Bajwa Is Transforming Pakistan’s E-commerce Industry
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Touseef Bajwa is a Pakistani e-commerce expert and Co-Founder & Director of E-commerce at Epinovus by Alchemative. Through digital marketing, Shopify solutions, and e-commerce strategy, he has helped businesses in Pakistan build strong online stores and scale their digital presence.
Ambreen Gardezi: Leading HR Professional Empowering Careers in Pakistan
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Ambreen Gardezi: Leading HR Professional Empowering Careers in Pakistan
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Ambreen Gardezi is a senior HR professional in Pakistan, specializing in talent management, employee engagement, and leadership development. She empowers individuals and organizations through training, counseling, and strategic HR solutions.
Umme Ayesha & Abdul Ahad: Pakistani Freelancers Inspiring a New Generation
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Umme Ayesha & Abdul Ahad: Pakistani Freelancers Inspiring a New Generation
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Umme Ayesha, a housewife of four, and her son Abdul Ahad, a 12-year-old 3D animator, are a Pakistani freelancer duo who achieved success through digital skills, freelancing platforms, and mutual mentorship, inspiring families to embrace online careers.
Muhammad Bilal Aftab: Global AI Leader and Venture Builder
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Muhammad Bilal Aftab: Global AI Leader and Venture Builder
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Muhammad Bilal Aftab is a global technology leader, AI strategist, and venture builder with over 20 years of experience. He has worked with major organizations like IBM and HP, advised high-growth startups, and played key roles in accelerators like Techstars and Seedcamp.
Mustafa Liaquat: Founder of Developify Solutions and Shopify Expert Agency
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Mustafa Liaquat: Founder of Developify Solutions and Shopify Expert Agency
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Developify Solutions is a Pakistan-based IT services company founded by Mustafa Liaquat in 2019. The company specializes in ecommerce development, Shopify apps, web and mobile development, and digital marketing solutions for businesses worldwide.
Shahzad Khan: World’s 18th Most Popular Copywriter of 2022
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Shahzad Khan: World’s 18th Most Popular Copywriter of 2022
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Shahzad Khan is a Pakistani direct response copywriter who has generated over $12 million in sales through his writing. Ranked among the world’s most popular copywriters, he is also a mentor, author, and founder of a large copywriting community supporting freelancers and writers.
Sana Salman: A Mother, Wife, and Successful Businesswoman
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Sana Salman: A Mother, Wife, and Successful Businesswoman
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Sana Salman is a Pakistani entrepreneur and CEO of Global Partner Consulting. With more than a decade of experience in entrepreneurship, ecommerce, and training, she has helped many students build online businesses and aims to empower women and youth through entrepreneurial opportunities.