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Pakistan is witnessing a powerful rise of young entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries, solving local problems, and building globally competitive startups. With over 60% of the population under the age of 30, youth-led entrepreneurship has become a critical driver of economic growth, innovation, and digital transformation in Pakistan.
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Young entrepreneurs in Pakistan are increasingly choosing startups over traditional jobs, driven by digital access, global exposure, and local market gaps. Cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad have become startup hubs, while smaller cities are also joining the entrepreneurial wave.
This shift is helping Pakistan move from a consumption-based economy to a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy
Youth-led entrepreneurship plays a vital role in national development by:
With limited public-sector jobs, startups founded by young Pakistanis are becoming an essential solution to unemployment and underemployment.
Young founders are actively building startups in high-growth sectors, including:
Digital wallets, lending platforms, and SME finance solutions are improving access to financial services.
Examples: SadaPay, Abhi, Finja, Neem
Young entrepreneurs are modernizing retail and empowering resellers.
Examples: Bazaar, DealCart, LAAM
Startups are solving last-mile delivery and urban transport challenges.
Examples: Bykea, PostEx
Affordable education and digital healthcare solutions are gaining traction.
Examples: medIQ
Some inspiring young entrepreneurs making a strong impact include:
Muhammad Owais Qureshi & Zohaib Ali – Co-founders of Dastgyr, a B2B e-commerce platform digitizing Pakistan’s informal retail supply chain.
Iman Jamall & Hasib Malik – Co-founders of CreditBook, a fintech solution helping small businesses manage bookkeeping, credit, and financial records digitally.
Arish Azam – Founder of Ejad Labs, a deep-tech company working on engineering innovation, advanced manufacturing, and industrial problem-solving in Pakistan.
Muhammad Bukhari – Founder of Farmdar, an agritech startup using data and technology to improve farm productivity and decision-making for Pakistani farmers.
Muneeb Maayr – Co-founder of Bykea, transforming urban mobility and logistics.
Omair Ansari – Co-founder of Abhi, pioneering earned wage access in Pakistan.
Hamza Jawaid & Saad Jangda – Co-founders of Bazaar, digitizing informal retail supply chains.
Sidra Qasim & Waqas Ali – Co-founders of Atoms, everyday sneakers based in Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Startups founded by young entrepreneurs are important because they:
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has attracted funding from regional and global investors, signaling growing confidence in youth-led ventures.
Despite progress, young entrepreneurs face several challenges:
However, many founders overcome these challenges through bootstrapping, accelerators, and global networks.
Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is supported by:
While improvements are still needed, these initiatives have helped hundreds of young founders launch and scale startups.
The future of youth entrepreneurship in Pakistan looks promising due to:
Young entrepreneurs are expected to play a central role in shaping Pakistan’s digital economy and global competitiveness.
Young entrepreneurs in Pakistan are not just building startups—they are building the future of the country. Through innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership, they are creating jobs, modernizing industries, and inspiring the next generation to think beyond traditional career paths.
With the right mix of policy support, investment, and education, Pakistan’s young entrepreneurs can become one of the country’s greatest economic strengths.
