Business Desk 
Nov 05, 2024
In a bid to strengthen the entrepreneurial landscape in the country, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has organised and gearing up to host the Pakistan Startup Summit from November 11-12 in Karachi.
As the introduction of a remarkable programme for aspiring entrepreneurs forms a conjunction with the technological evolution, SECP chairman Akif Saeed said while addressing a press conference at the SECP Headquarters that technology has transformed the manner in which businesses used to be conducted.
According to ProPakistani, he added that innovations, payment methods, and modes of business have given birth to FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, and InsureTech companies worldwide.
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While businesses relying greatly on technology have secured a significant chunk of the industry, there's still a spacious room for growth and potential opportunities, noted Saeed.
The Pakistan Startup Summit is designed to establish an ecosystem of innovation and collaboration that offers stakeholders opportunities to explore cutting-edge solutions, evaluate recent regulatory developments, and address pressing challenges and opportunities across various sectors, including finance, technology, education, and logistics.
With sustainable, inclusive, and resilient business models being the focal point, the summit will cover notable themes like embedded finance, data protection, peer-to-peer lending, and digital financing solutions, all tailored to fulfil the needs of Pakistan’s dynamic market landscape, the SECP chairman added.
Expressing optimism about the growth prospects for emerging businesses, the Chairman SECP noted that Pakistan’s start-up ecosystem is brimming with potential, and the summit is a step forward to recognising it.
