{"id":490979,"date":"2025-07-18T00:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=490979"},"modified":"2025-07-18T00:55:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:55:19","slug":"launch-of-empowering-innovation-roadmap-for-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/launch-of-empowering-innovation-roadmap-for-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch of \u201cEmpowering Innovation: Roadmap for Startups\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) today launched its report, \u201cEmpowering Innovation: Roadmap for Startups\u201d, as a follow-up to the inaugural Pakistan Startup Summit 2024 held in Karachi last year. The event was attended by a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. The report builds on the summit\u2019s discussions and incorporates feedback from various stakeholders, outlining key challenges and opportunities in Pakistan\u2019s startup ecosystem. It also highlights regulatory measures introduced by the SECP to support startup growth. Additionally, the report provides a forward-looking roadmap with actionable recommendations for regulators, government bodies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors. SECP Commissioner Mr. Zeeshan Rehman Khattak thanked participants for their valuable contributions and reiterated the SECP\u2019s commitment to fostering innovation by bridging the gap between regulators and startups. News Desk<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders to drive sustainable growth. Participants also agreed on the need for regular consultations between startups, investors, and regulators to address emerging challenges and refine policies based on real-time feedback.<br \/>\nThe full report is now available for public access on the SECP\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) today launched its report, \u201cEmpowering Innovation: Roadmap for Startups\u201d, as a follow-up to the inaugural Pakistan Startup Summit 2024 held in Karachi last year. The event was attended by a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. 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