easypaisa Board Chairman Irfan Wahab Khan participated in the Paklaunch Islamabad Meetup, hosted in partnership with Amazon Web Services at the National Incubation Center Islamabad, bringing together startup founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders from across Pakistan.
The Islamabad-based gathering was aimed at strengthening linkages within Pakistan’s technology ecosystem by creating a shared platform for dialogue among entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, accelerators, and industry leaders, with a focus on addressing structural challenges faced by local startups.
Irfan Wahab Khan took part in a panel discussion titled “Talent, Capital, and Traction: What’s Holding Pakistan Back?” alongside Faisal Aftab, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zayn VC. The session explored persistent issues that limit the scale, sustainability, and global competitiveness of Pakistan’s startup landscape.
During the discussion, Khan said that Pakistan does not lack ideas or entrepreneurial ambition, but continues to face gaps in patient capital, execution-ready talent, and the ability to scale businesses beyond early traction. He noted that addressing these constraints is essential for enabling startups to mature into globally competitive enterprises.
Panelists stressed the importance of stronger collaboration between founders and investors, improved access to growth-stage financing, and consistent policy frameworks to support long-term innovation. They also highlighted the need for ecosystem-wide alignment to help Pakistan’s digital economy compete effectively at a regional level.
The Paklaunch Islamabad Meetup attracted participation from startup founders, venture capitalists, and technology professionals, underscoring Islamabad’s expanding role as a growing hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven ventures.
easypaisa’s participation in such forums reflects its continued commitment to supporting Pakistan’s technology and fintech ecosystem by promoting informed dialogue, collaboration, and sustainable value creation across the digital economy.
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