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Opinion

The near-fatal crash of mobility startups in Pakistan

What was life before we had mobility startups to complain about? In a country with crumbling public transport,…

by Ibrahim Batla Mutaher Khan
January 9, 2023

Exclusive: Taleemabad raises $2.3M seed round

This is a different fundraising announcement. This means that we’ll say it as it is. No sugar-coating, no…

by Haroon Yasin
September 25, 2023

Should MENAP startups resort to pay-2-play?

Over the last year, venture capital has undergone a sharp correction, with funding amounts all but evaporating in…

by Ibrahim Batla Mutaher Khan
September 11, 2023

Who’s Going to Upskill Pakistan?

To realize Pakistan's potential in IT exports, the country must solve its human capital problem.…

by Shahzaib Abbasi
July 27, 2023

The polarizing debate around startup closures

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has had a pretty rough week. First, the news of Medznmore shutting down broke out…

by Mutaher Khan
July 22, 2023

Stock options: to exercise or not to exercise?

Unlimited paid days off, game rooms with PlayStations and salaries that are often WAY above the market competitive…

by Ibrahim Batla
March 6, 2023

The near-fatal crash of mobility startups in Pakistan

What was life before we had mobility startups to complain about? In a country with crumbling public transport,…

by Ibrahim Batla Mutaher Khan
January 9, 2023

What will VC funding in Pakistan look like in 2023?

It cannot be understated how different the investment strategies will be in 2023 as compared to 2021-22. But…

by Ibrahim Batla
December 15, 2022
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Is Careem making a comeback?

After going lowkey for 2 years, Careem Pakistan is trying to regain the ride-hailing market…

by Mutaher Khan Natasha Uderani
May 19, 2022

Authors

  • Umaima Khan

    Umaima Khan is an undergraduate student majoring in mathematics and minoring in economics. She is currently a Research Analyst at Data Darbar.
  • Shahzaib Abbasi

    Shahzaib Abbasi is an undergraduate student in his final year at LUMS, majoring in Management Science. He is an Analyst at Data Darbar. He has previously worked at Soch Videos as a production intern. He can be reached at m[email protected]
  • Natasha Uderani

    Natasha Uderani is the co-founder of Data Darbar and has been involved with the technology ecosystem since 2017, last working as the Startup Engagement Manager for the National Incubation Center Hyderabad, She has previously worked with Careem and Cheetay. She can be reached at [email protected].
  • Mutaher Khan

    Mutaher Khan is the co-founder of Data Darbar and has been mapping Pakistani startups and markets for the past five years. He can be reached at [email protected].
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