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Pixel Flow
Pixel Flow runs automated power-bank rental stations in busy areas of Karachi, each equipped with IoT-enabled power banks and large digital screens that show advertisements. Users borrow power banks for free with a refundable deposit, while brands and agencies pay for ad slots or full-station sponsorships. The system provides real-time data on footfall and engagement, helping advertisers measure performance. Alongside ad visibility, PixelFlow reduces e-waste by replacing single-use chargers with shared, recyclable power banks and creates flexible jobs for students in marketing, analytics, and technical support, promoting both sustainability and inclusive employment.
Concept Loop
Concept Loop transforms multi-layer plastic waste into eco-friendly construction materials like pavers and blocks. Their products are durable, cost-effective, and versatile, offering a green alternative to traditional building materials. By recycling non-recyclables, they reduce landfill waste and support sustainability, aligning with SDGs 6, 12, and 13. Choose Concept Loop for innovative and environmentally responsible construction solutions.
Fusion Engineering (Evee)
Fusion Engineering’s brand Evee offers a range of efficient, sustainable, and stylish electric scooters designed for urban commuting. With a presence in over 20 cities and 35 dealerships nationwide, Evee provides a variety of affordable models tailored to different customer segments, including women, youth, and specially-abled individuals. The company aims to transform urban mobility by reducing carbon footprints, promoting eco-friendly transportation, and creating jobs, with plans to employ over 5,000 individuals by 2030 while offering a cost-effective, fuel-free alternative to conventional vehicles.
Davaam Life
Davaam Life, a Karachi-based social enterprise, is committed to reducing single-use plastic waste by offering sustainable consumption solutions. Their refill and dispensing stations for household essentials like hand wash, shampoos, and cooking oil enable consumers to reuse packaging, minimizing waste. They also provide feminine hygiene vending machines to improve access to sanitary products. With a mobile app, locating refill stations and managing transactions are very easy. Their initiatives promote a circular economy, reduce environmental impact, and empower communities toward responsible consumption.
Alethia
Founded in 2018, Aletheia is technology company working on AI solutions. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as computer vision, natural language processing, and satellite imagery, Aletheia specializes in various applications of computer vision, including the detection, tracking, and recognition of humans, vehicles, objects, and behaviors within given premises.
Aabshar Solutions
Aabshar specializes in manufacturing innovative water optimization technology. Their unique mechanical approach enables significant reduction in water consumption resulting in reduction of utility bills and helps in combatting water scarcity issues. They make optimized nozzles that can be easily installed on all types of existing water taps within just 30 seconds. By creating a mist of water particles, they effectively conserve water, saving up to 85% to 98% compared to conventional water taps.
Innovative Composite Engineering
Innovative Composite Engineering is making safety and construction more reliable in Pakistan. The company designs strong, high-quality helmets using advanced materials, offering better protection than the low-standard options usually found in the market. It also builds eco-friendly pre-fabricated homes and resorts that are quicker and more sustainable than traditional construction. Started by engineers from GIK Institute, the business is creating jobs while working toward a safer and greener future.
Elite Lighting
Elite Lighting specializes in the fabrication and assembly of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for lighting and electronic hardware. As a leading Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), the company offers end-to-end solutions, from product design to supply chain management, and produces eco-friendly lighting products like LED lights, electronic clocks, and phone chargers. By utilizing solar energy and reducing reliance on imports, Elite Lighting supports Pakistan’s electronics manufacturing sector, while providing job opportunities and training for lower-income groups, positively impacting sustainability and economic growth.
My Water
My Water delivers bottle-less water purification and cooling solutions for homes and businesses. They follow a “water as a service” model, purifying tap water, adding minerals, and cooling it. Our sleek purifiers are IoT-enabled, providing real-time monitoring and automatic maintenance alerts. They offer flexible payment options with a monthly subscription fee. Their unique lies in reducing plastic waste and ensuring clean water.
Khaiti Technologies
Khaity Technologies empowers Pakistani farmers through digital services, advanced farming techniques, and a robust farm-to-factory supply chain. Their mobile app connects small and medium-scale farmers to major corporations, providing solutions like precision drone farming, crop analytics, and financial inclusion. They aim to reduce supply chain inefficiencies and promote modern sustainable farming and economic growth.
ISP Environmental Solutions
ISP Environmental Solutions provides comprehensive waste management services across Punjab, Sindh, and KPK. The company specializes in waste collection, segregation, treatment, and safe disposal, catering to sectors such as municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential. The business stands out by offering specialized services like responsible recycling, bioremediation, and waste data analytics while working with major corporations like Unilever and PTC. Their scalable and flexible business model, along with their focus on sustainability and soil reclamation, contributes to pollution reduction, job creation, and the achievement of environmental sustainability goals.
Smart PFM (Smart Benefits)
Smart Benefits, established is a digital employee benefits platform designed to simplify healthcare and financial security for SMEs in Pakistan. Now operating in Lahore and Islamabad as well, Smart Benefits offers tailored health insurance, life, OPD, and wellness plans starting from just five employees along with a 24/7 claims service and an intuitive HR management portal. By digitizing benefits administration and offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, the platform enhances employee well-being and supports business growth. Through its Smart Choice brand, it also provides individual insurance products, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for financial protection. Smart Benefits contributes to sustainable business practices, workforce health, and improved productivity.
MedIQ
Med IQ is a leading health technology company that has developed an innovative virtual care platform. The platform offers a seamless and integrated experience for connecting patients with healthcare service providers. It encompasses a variety of channels, including a mobile app (available for both iOS and Android), web app, and an IVR/call center, all supported by an ERP system and a HIPAA-compliant Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Med IQ is revolutionizing the healthcare landscape by leveraging technology to provide convenient and comprehensive virtual care services to patients, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and individuals seeking quality medical assistance.
Hunza Food Processing Company
Hunza Foods, established in 2009 and registered as a private limited company in 2017, specializes in the production of jam and Walnut Kilao. The company supplies its jam products to retailers, dry fruit shops, hotels, and guest houses in Gilgit and Hunza region. Additionally, the company offers Walnut Kilao primarily in Gilgit.
Eco Aqua Farms
Based in Pir Mahel, Toba Tek Singh, this business provides smallholder farmers with solar-powered irrigation kits, including panels, inverters, and motors, along with trained operators to handle setup, transport, and daily operations. Offered on a pay-per-use or per-day basis, the service replaces costly diesel tubewells with clean, affordable energy, cutting farmers’ fuel costs while improving profitability. By removing the financial barrier to modern energy, the initiative encourages technology adoption at the grassroots level and reduces carbon emissions, air pollution, and noise, contributing to a cleaner environment and supporting sustainable agriculture in rural communities.
Daddy Retail
Daddy Retails‘ brand Menrvah designs and produces vintage, functional handbags under the slogan “Made by women for women.” Based in Peshawar with nationwide reach, the brand empowers women from KPK through decentralized manufacturing of export‑quality products. With successful orders to the USA and UAE, Menrvah stands out for its bespoke designs, trade‑in policy, and commitment to sustainable, women‑centric fashion.
Bolain Kia Chahiye (BKC)
Bolain Kia Chahiye also known as BKC is offering on-demand delivery services for residents and tourists alike in Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan. From restaurant meals and groceries to medicine and fresh produce, BKC ensures essentials reach customers’ doorsteps with ease. Their B2B model enables local businesses to expand sales without managing their own delivery fleet, while their B2C service provides a seamless shopping experience for individuals. With over 27,000 deliveries in just two years, BKC has become a trusted name, enhancing accessibility and supporting local commerce. By improving job security for delivery drivers and empowering businesses, BKC is driving both economic growth and community convenience in Skardu.
Bioniks Technologies
Bioniks is the only robotics company of its kind that produces prosthetic limbs using artificial intelligence and 3D printing technology. Their lightweight and technologically advanced prosthetic arms offer improved comfort and functionality. The business’s job creation and lack of competitors make it a unique player in the industry.
Aabshar Solutions
Aabshar specializes in manufacturing innovative water optimization technology. Their unique mechanical approach enables significant reduction in water consumption resulting in reduction of utility bills and helps in combatting water scarcity issues. They make optimized nozzles that can be easily installed on all types of existing water taps within just 30 seconds. By creating a mist of water particles, they effectively conserve water, saving up to 85% to 98% compared to conventional water taps.
Villa Ayun Resorts
Villa Ayun Resort offers a family-oriented retreat championing a low-carbon tourism haven in Ayun, Chitral. This passion project by siblings Junaid Ul Mulk and Maria Ul Mulk, embraces eco-tourism with minimal carbon impact. This remodeled ancestral home offers travelers an intimate, homely experience while contributing to a greener future for the region
Prime Genetics
Prime Genetics provides a comprehensive breeding solution for small and medium dairy farmers in Pakistan, offering high-quality disease-free semen, veterinary equipment, breeding tools, liquid nitrogen, and insemination services. As the only vertically integrated bovine semen company in the country, PG controls both production and distribution, enabling market-driven production planning, cost reduction, and a tailored sales network. With an annual distribution of 1.2 million semen doses through 5,000 Artificial Insemination Technicians, PG’s unique approach enhances the dairy farming sector while improving operational efficiencies and lowering costs across the supply chain.
Sierra Coffee
Sierra Coffee & Shrine Cafe is a one-stop coffee provider. From sourcing top-quality beans to roasting and serving a variety of coffee in its café, this is your go-to coffee destination. They also sell their roasted beans through a mobile app across Pakistan. The business is expanding its roasting capacity to 12 KG per hour and will soon offer barista training programs for coffee enthusiasts. Their unique strength lies in overseeing the entire coffee journey, ensuring top-notch quality and consistency. Plus, their mobile app streamlines the ordering process for added customer convenience.
Nutrilov
Nutrilov, a Karachi-based business, is revolutionizing the healthy snacking industry in Pakistan. As the pioneer of granola bars in the country, it specializes in nutritious snacks made from 100% real ingredients, rich in fiber and protein, and free from preservatives. With a strong foothold in the local market, Nutrilov is expanding its distribution network and launching new products to cater to diverse tastes. Beyond Pakistan, the company is set to enter global markets, including Egypt, Turkey, Nigeria, and Indonesia, while increasing production capacity. By creating jobs, supporting local sourcing, and promoting affordable, healthy alternatives, Nutrilov is driving both economic growth and a shift toward mindful consumption.
Kamal Energy and Tech Solutions
Kamal Energy and Tech Solutions is a solar-focused green energy company in Gilgit Baltistan. It aims to provide reliable solar energy solutions for various sectors, including domestic, commercial, agricultural, and social development. The business is making a significant contribution to the green energy sector by providing reliable and affordable solar energy solutions, creating employment opportunities, and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Goflour
GoFlour is a Lahore based bakery and café that’s changing how people think about bread and baked goods. They make everything with a focus on health and authenticity, offering sourdough, wholewheat, gluten-free, and keto-friendly options alongside classic treats. Unlike many bakeries that rely on artificial additives, GoFlour uses high-quality ingredients and European-style baking methods, earning loyal fans for its fresh, wholesome products. Beyond serving great food, GoFlour also trains women in artisan baking, helping them build skills and sustainable livelihoods. In this way, GoFlour creates both delicious bread and real social impact.
Bio Energy Solutions
Bio Energy Solutions is a cleantech company based in Hyderabad, Pakistan, focused on producing biomass pellets from agricultural and industrial waste. Established in November 2022, the business transforms sawdust, rice husk, and other residues into eco-friendly heating solutions for industrial, commercial, and domestic needs. By promoting sustainable forestry, reducing waste, and offering carbon-neutral heating options, it helps decrease reliance on fossil fuels while supporting local farmers and contributing to environmental sustainability.
Alsons Technologies
Alsons Technology, established in 2020, is a research and product development startup that specializes in designing, developing, and industrializing smart embedded systems, IoT-based applications, and light engineering products for various industries including oil/gas, agritech, healthtech, and medical devices. One of their key focuses is the local development and commercialization of an ICU ventilator known as “The AlnnoVent AVB” (AVB-100, AVB-250, AVB-50, EXO-100, EXO-50).
Rakaposhi Verdant Delight Food Products
Rakaposhi Verdant Delights is redefining healthy consumption in Pakistan by offering organic fruit teas, herbal teas, and nutrient-rich energy bars as a natural alternative to traditional tea and processed snacks. Based in Gilgit and catering to major cities, The business sources its ingredients directly from local farmers, supporting livelihoods while ensuring freshness and authenticity. With eco-friendly packaging and a commitment to affordability, Rakaposhi Verdant Delights fills a market gap by providing off-season fruit flavors and herbal alternatives that promote wellness without compromise.
Rural Architecture Studio (ORA Studios)
Rural Architecture Studio is a forward-thinking architectural firm founded in 2024 by young local architects. The firm blends sustainable and traditional design practices, offering eco-friendly construction solutions like stabilized mud blocks, rammed earth walls, and cribbage construction to reduce reliance on high-carbon RCC materials, without compromising structural integrity. By incorporating locally available, energy-efficient materials, the business delivers cost-effective, low-carbon, and climate-resilient buildings that support healthier living and preserve regional heritage. Their work spans new buildings, renovations, and restorations, aligning with SDGs on climate action, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment.
SOC Vault
SOC Vault is a cybersecurity startup offering a plug-and-play Security Operations Center (SOC) solution tailored for SMEs, fintechs, e-commerce sellers, and other digital businesses. The platform provides cost-effective and accessible cyber defense tools without the need for complex setups or costly consulting. With a one-click installation, businesses can protect sensitive data, reduce breach risks, and ensure operational continuity, critical for safeguarding customer trust and digital growth. By empowering underserved markets with robust security infrastructure, SOC Vault is enabling safer digital ecosystems.
Stepup Edtechs
StepUp Edtechs, a subsidiary of Gilgit-based IT firm Ideometrix, is fostering digital livelihoods by training local talent and connecting them with global job opportunities. Its flagship platform, SynkUp, is a subscription-based marketplace that links individual professionals and service firms with short-term employers. With features like commission-free earnings, profile design, team formation, and built-in project tracking, SynkUp streamlines the freelancing experience for both providers and clients. The platform empowers professionals to monetize their skills flexibly while offering organizations a smarter way to access and manage talent. With its focus on digital employment, Step Up is driving freelancing growth and foreign income generation in Pakistan.
ZA Handicrafts
ZA Handicrafts is dedicated to promoting the culture of Gilgit-Baltistan while empowering local women through financial independence by bringing region-specific handicrafts to market. The company offers a range of handmade products, such as handbags, wallets, clothing, and home decor, blending modern fashion with traditional culture. With a low-cost operating model that incentivizes women to work from home, the business is increasing its production capacity to meet growing demand. In 2020, over 1 million PKR was paid to 63 women for their hand-stitching services, and the company plans to expand by creating over 100 more jobs in the next three years.
Zarai Baramdaat
Zarai Baramdaat is enabling small-scale farmers in Pakistan to access global markets by aggregating their diverse produce, potatoes, corn, garlic, and more to meet export requirements. By managing sorting, grading, export documentation, and logistics, Zarai Baramdaat ensures quality control, fair pricing, and direct market access, eliminating reliance on middlemen. This approach creates rural jobs, empowers farmers, generates foreign exchange, and aligns with UN SDGs on poverty reduction, food security, and economic growth. With a commitment to women’s employment, Zarai Baramdaat aims to create jobs for women in grading and sorting facilities, driving both social and economic impact.
Bolain Kia Chahiye (BKC)
Bolain Kia Chahiye also known as BKC is offering on-demand delivery services for residents and tourists alike in Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan. From restaurant meals and groceries to medicine and fresh produce, BKC ensures essentials reach customers’ doorsteps with ease. Their B2B model enables local businesses to expand sales without managing their own delivery fleet, while their B2C service provides a seamless shopping experience for individuals. With over 27,000 deliveries in just two years, BKC has become a trusted name, enhancing accessibility and supporting local commerce. By improving job security for delivery drivers and empowering businesses, BKC is driving both economic growth and community convenience in Skardu.
Blessed Energy
Blessed Solar, specializes in large-scale solar solutions, including hybrid solar lighting and infrared underfloor heating. With a successful track record in northern Pakistan, the business aims to provide affordable, sustainable domestic heating solutions through solar-powered infrared underfloor heating. Offering cost-effective monthly installment plans, it enables customers to access green energy solutions, reducing heating costs by up to 40%, while promoting a healthier, eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating methods.
Calcart Technologies
Calcart Technologies makes AI-powered smart grocery carts to enhance the in-store shopping experience. These innovative carts feature product scanning, in-store navigation, aisle-based advertising, and personalized promotions, improving efficiency and engagement for shoppers and brands alike. By blending digital technology with traditional retail, the business provides an affordable advertising platform for small and medium-sized FMCG brands while optimizing marketing strategies and creating job opportunities, with a focus on empowering women.
Easy Drop Travel
Easy Drop Travel provides safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions in Gilgit Baltistan. Specializing in student and professional transport, they offer pick-and-drop services for schools, colleges, and universities, along with transportation for educational tours and picnics. Operating through a hybrid model, Easy Drop uses its own fleet while also contracting local transporters, ensuring seamless service. Beyond convenience, the company creates jobs, supports local businesses, and helps reduce traffic congestion by promoting shared travel. With a strong customer-first approach, Easy Drop Travel is enhancing mobility while contributing to a sustainable and connected community.
Encoder Bytes
Encoder Bytes is a global software development company specializing in health and education solutions. Its flagship product, PharmaPedia Pro, is a top-ranking mobile app in Pakistan that delivers comprehensive, real-time information on generic drugs to healthcare professionals and the general public. By addressing critical gaps in medical knowledge access, the business empowers informed healthcare decisions.
Gul Khatoon
Gul Khatoon, a Skardu-based artisan, weaves local heritage into modern fashion. Discover our unique range of dresses, caps, shawls, and more, blending tradition and style. We’re expanding, reaching all of Pakistan online and partnering with Behbud. Inspired by Gul Khatoon, we offer affordable, elegantly embroidered semi-formal and formal wear. Tradition meets accessibility.
Innovialogix Toursim (Hunza River Theme Park)
Hunza River Family Water Theme Park, operated by Innovialogix Tourism, is a new recreational facility located near Sultanabad New RCC bridge. The park features two swimming pools and a snack bar, with plans to expand by adding water slides, women-only pools, a kids’ play area, and a family restaurant. Aiming to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for both locals and tourists in Gilgit City, the park stands out by offering unique features such as private swimming areas and exciting attractions. Through job creation and tourism, the park will significantly contribute to the local economy.
Mixeal
Mixeal is a Mixed Reality software agency specializing in VR/AR solutions. Their flagship product, The Final Overs (TFO), a VR cricket game, is available on the Meta Quest store, alongside custom VR/AR training, architectural visualization, 3D modeling, and Unreal Engine environments. Mixeal is uniquely positioned as one of the few VR studios in Pakistan, offering affordable solutions tailored to client needs while expanding its global reach. By fostering innovation in education, health, and business, Mixeal is shaping the future of VR/AR in Pakistan and beyond, contributing to talent development and industry growth.
Mountain Munchables (Hunza Farms)
Mountain Retreats
Mountain Retreats, founded in 2021, specializes in organizing exclusive retreats for various groups in the captivating northern region of Pakistan. With a diverse range of activities including yoga, meditation, hiking, treks, corporate retreats, bonfires, local musical nights, and adventure pursuits like ziplining, they offer an enriching experience for their clients. Through their tailored approach, they create a positive impact on the local economy and contribute to the conservation of the environment.
Aks E Zulaikha
Aks-e-Zulaikha is a woman-led business based in Gilgit Baltistan, offering professional photography studio that offers coverage for various occasions such as bridal showers, wedding shoots, post-bridal shoots, corporate events, and school functions. By providing job opportunities, particularly for women in a male-dominated industry, the business contributes to local economic growth and empowerment.
AA Waste Solutions
AA Waste Solutions is a pioneering company in solid waste management in GB, Pakistan. It recycles plastic waste (PET bottles & polycarbonate frames) and sells crushed plastic material to plastic factories across Pakistan. As the sole recycling company in GB, it contributes greatly to environmental sustainability goals by reducing pollution and preserving the beauty of northern areas.
Care4Car
Care4Car is a computerized integrated automobile service provider in Skardu that offers a comprehensive range of services including vehicle repair, engine overhauling, seating, and wheel balancing for all types of vehicles. The workshop stem from its ability to provide a convenient one-window solution for all types of repair and maintenance services for vehicles. This eliminates the need for customers to visit multiple workshops or service centers, saving them time and effort.
Glacier Breeze
Glacier Breeze Restaurant, is a family-owned business located in Upper Hunza near Passu Bridge. It offers a range of Pakistani and Chinese dishes, with a special highlight on its famous apricot cake and coffee. Additionally, it provides camping services to its guests. The restaurant stands out due to its picturesque scenery, including views of Passu cones and its location at one of the highest points in Upper Hunza.
Hosayni
Hosayni offers sustainable cotton-based, eco-friendly, highly absorbent tissues. Their commitment to environmental stewardship and skin health sets us apart, as our products save costs, reduce waste, and help conserve forests. With plans for significant growth and job creation, Hosayni drives positive environmental impact and sustainability.
Lokou Trading
Lokou Trading specializes in providing commercial solutions to reduce plastic waste in Pakistan. It procures and supplies water-soluble laundry bags, biodegradable garbage bags, and trash bags, aiming to control air, water, and soil pollution in GB and across Pakistan. Over the next five years, the business aims to create more than nine jobs, contributing to employment opportunities and socio-economic development. Its uniqueness lies in offering eco-friendly biodegradable bags that effectively address soil, air, and water pollution caused by plastic bags. These bags are also non-toxic to humans, animals, and plants, ensuring the safety and well-being of all living organisms.
Ayub Yaqoob Engineering
Ayub Yaqoob Engineering locally manufactures electric wheelchairs that go beyond mobility they’re smart, voice-controlled machines. As the first and only commercially available smart electric wheelchairs in Pakistan, addresses a pressing need for affordable and customized mobility solutions in the Pakistan market. By engaging closely with end users, they craft tailored products that meet individual needs, all while maintaining affordability and reliability.
Neoshift Technologies
Neoshift Technologies offers Asaan Retail, a SaaS platform that unifies and manages multiple e‑commerce marketplaces and couriers. Designed for omni‑channel sellers, it streamlines inventory, order fulfillment, accounting, and reporting, integrating platforms like Daraz, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Lazada, along with national courier services. By simplifying operations for small and medium retailers, Asaan Retail boosts efficiency, scales sales, and strengthens Pakistan’s software export potential across South Asia and the Middle East.
Pak Feroza Fruit Packing Baltistan
Pak Feroza Natural Fruit Toppings specializes in producing red cherry, black cherry, black currant, and strawberry topping and filling for the confectionery industry. By sourcing fruits from Gilgit Baltistan and providing a locally-produced product, the business contributes to the economic development of the region. Additionally, its unique offerings of fresh fruit toppings and fillings add value to the confectionery industry in Pakistan, offering customers a distinct and flavorful experience.
Nisa Artisan
Nisa Artisan is a woman-led venture operating in Chitral that offers handmade traditional decorative rugs made of sheep wool and handmade yarn rugs. These rugs are crafted in Chitral by highly skilled artisans and will be sold in KPK and Islamabad through online and offline channels. It specializes in producing handmade and custom-made rugs. Each rug is a unique piece of art due to the natural variations in raw materials and the intricate weaving techniques employed. This uniqueness makes the rugs more appealing to customers, as they possess a one-of-a-kind quality that cannot be replicated.
Nayab Women Sports and Fitness Centre
Nayab Gym is the exclusive gym providing health and fitness facilities for women in Gilgit Baltistan. It aims to promote physical activity and improve female health in the region by offering services such as aerobics, yoga, and weight training. As the first of its kind in a male-dominant region, Nayab Gym seeks to introduce fitness training and create awareness about the importance of health and fitness among women in Gilgit Baltistan.
Naltar Palace Hotel
Naltar Palace Hotel is a well-established hotel in Naltar. With its prime location and spacious facilities, including luxury rooms, a dining area, and a beautiful lawn, Naltar Palace Hotel offers guests a unique and memorable experience. The hotel provides breathtaking views of Naltar and aims to enhance its services by installing heating mechanisms to remain open throughout the year.
My Restful Mind
My Restful Mind is an online wellness platform operating in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, tailored for O/A Level students and adults aged 20–40. Its services include individual therapy and peer support, delivered through HIPAA‑compliant software by licensed professionals. With a 100% female‑led panel of therapists, the business ensures privacy, accessibility, and quality care, while addressing critical gaps in mental health support for young people and adults in Pakistan.
Motto Vest Trading
Motto Vest specializes in designing, producing, and selling Pakistan’s first IP-protected inflatable airbag vests and jackets for motorcycle riders. With a primary focus on the B2B market, Motto Vest collaborates with logistics and delivery businesses that prioritize the safety of their riders in Pakistan and globally. With its unique product offering and commitment to creating a positive impact, the company aims to make a significant difference in the lives of motorcyclists while contributing to the development of the manufacturing industry in the country.
Mantahaa’s lifestyle
Mantahaa’s Lifestyle & Wellness focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wellness that encompasses the body, mind, and soul. Their core activities involve offering nutritional balanced diets, lifestyle changes, and physical workouts, which are tailored to prevent, cure, and manage chronic physical and mental illnesses.
Kachura Trout Farm
Hindukush Explorer
Hindukush Explorers s a registered high mountaineering company in Chitral, Pakistan, specializing in a range of adventurous activities such as Hindukush high altitude trekking, Snow Lake skiing, mountainous valley jeep safaris, mountaineering, and Hindukush combine pass trekking.
Karakoram Floriculture
Karakoram Floriculture Fields is a unique floriculture business based in Gilgit, specializing in the cultivation and sale of Lilium, Chrysanthemum, and Gladiolus flowers. Through a B2B model, HF sells its products to sales partners across Pakistan and potentially in export markets. With plans to install greenhouses and acquire additional land on lease, they aim to extend the harvest season throughout the year and increase production.
Global Internet Solution System
Global Internet Solution System specializes in software solutions, particularly their flagship product “Unsere Kinder,” a learning and management system for schools. The software aims to address the challenges faced by parents, school directors, and teachers in monitoring a child’s performance and growth. It improves education quality, simplifies daily tasks for teachers and school owners, and enhances information flow for parents. The software will contribute to better education outcomes for children, increase school revenues through improved efficiency, and reduce paper waste in schools
Elysian Schools
Elysian Higher Secondary School, Gilgit, founded in 2011 by experienced academicians, addresses the language barriers, lack of confidence, and subject understanding among GB students. With feeding units established for and other renowned educational institutions, the business has expanded its impact through junior campuses across various locations in GB, offering classes from ECD to grade 8.
Cloudlem
Cloudlem is a Gilgit-based software company offering cloud computing services and full stack development. They provide cloud management, web application, automation, deployment services, and expertise in front-end, back-end, and data management. As the only company in Gilgit offering cloud services, Cloudlem provides competitive pricing to local and international clients.
Chitrali Natural Blends
Chitrali Natural Blends is a brand focused on creating spices and seasoning products tailored to the taste preferences of the people of Chitral and similar regions where milder, less spicy food is preferred. Their core activities revolve around offering high-quality natural spices at affordable prices, accompanied by attractive packaging and branding. They use natural ingredients, providing a premium taste while supporting local farmers.
Inkeep Inn
Inkeep Inn is the only all-season accommodation facility in the area that offers standard rooms and traditional Chitrali food, along with access to natural meadows. Its traditional and eco-friendly architecture sets it apart from other accommodations, appealing to tourists seeking an authentic cultural experience. This is a great functional example of sustainable and community-oriented venture that contributes to the local economy and the preservation of the valley’s natural beauty.
Hamoon Bag Manufacturing
Hamoon Bag Manufacturing specializes in the production of various bags, including school bags, college bags, travel bags, backpacks, bio-degradable bags, wallets, and purses since 2004. They also offer branded and customized merchandise for offices, outlets, schools, and organizations. Located in Sultanabad, with an outlet in Gilgit, the business stands out by providing high-quality, durable bags at affordable prices, surpassing the competition from imported bags. As the only local manufacturer in the region, it has a unique advantage.
Halman & Co
Halman & Co. offers a unique local experience for tourists by arranging their stay in traditional houses and providing a wide range of handmade items such as shawls, décor pieces, bags, clothing, and rugs. With a focus on premium quality, the business sources its raw materials from high altitude pastures in Gilgit-Baltistan, making its products highly sought after. In addition to selling on-site and serving B2B customers nationwide, it also offers luxurious room services and local food options.
Embon D Couture
Embon’s D is a fashion brand in Gilgit Baltistan that harmonizes modernity and cultural values in clothing. Specializing in eastern wear for women, it provides a spectrum of options in both ready-made and custom stitching. With an online presence and physical store, Embon’S D guarantees high-quality products accessible to the Gilgit Baltistan market. Their designs match branded counterparts in quality, yet are remarkably budget-friendly, catering to middle-class women.
Clean X
Clean X, is a sister company of Hunza Chemicals, a successful cleaning products business based in Karachi. It was founded by four brothers who decided to expand their operations by establishing a processing facility in Gilgit-Baltistan, leveraging their expertise, supplier relationships, and existing customer base. The establishment of Clean X in GB allows the company to cater to the cleaning product needs of the local market and potentially expand its customer base in the region.
Karakoram Fire and Safety Services
Karakoram Fire and Safety Services is a leading provider of fire and safety services in Gilgit Baltistan. It offers a wide range of fire and safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, cylinder refilling services, and installation of fire safety systems in private and government buildings. In their commitment to quality and sustainability, the business is enhancing sales by incorporating automatic chemical refilling machines, minimizing waste and ensuring the highest standards in fire extinguisher maintenance.
Markhor Football Club Chitral
Markhor Football Club Chitral operates as a professional football academy in Chitral, established by a group of young professional footballers. The core activities of the club revolve around promoting the sport and nurturing talent by providing training to children between the ages of 12 and 19. The business plays a vital role in promoting football and fostering talent development in Chitral, providing young individuals with the opportunity to pursue their passion, improve their skills, and contribute to the local sports community.
Hunza Healthy Honey
Hunza Healthy Honey focuses on producing natural honey in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, through over 200 beehives. The honey is derived from multiple varieties, including Russian olive and berry. The value proposition of your business lies in tapping into the significant global demand for natural honey by offering a diverse range of honey varieties from the mountainous region of Gilgit Baltistan.
Faraz Trout Fish Farm
Faraz Trout Fish Farm is a well-established fish farm located in Mough Village of GaramChasma Chitral. With its existing infrastructure, the business has been successfully selling trout fries, fingerlings, un-gutted rainbow trout, and cooked/fried rainbow trout to a diverse customer base. This includes locals, tourists, hotels, and restaurants for the past four years. With its focus on growth and customer satisfaction, the business is committed to maintaining its position as a trusted and reputable trout fish farm in the region.
Booni Honeybees
Booni Bees has been producing organic honey since 1998. With aspirations of growth, they aim to double their honey production by expanding their beehive count significantly. With eco-friendly packaging, Booni Bee seeks to enhance its presentation and image, embracing a realm of scale and competitiveness.
Shah Fish Farm
Shah Fish Farm, located on the banks of the Ishkoman River in Ghizer, specializes in trout farming, leveraging the region’s clear, fresh water and ideal temperatures for high-quality fish production. Currently supplying hotels and traders, the farm plans to expand into retail with ready-to-eat fish, making trout accessible at reasonable prices through partnerships with local sellers. With experienced management, secure water resources, and future plans for a hatchery, Shah Fish Farm aims to strengthen the supply chain, create local jobs, and operate sustainably without environmental waste.
Zulfi Agrico
Zulfi Agrico is dedicated to producing high-quality organic vegetables using modern farming techniques and sustainable practices. The business’s commitment to local sourcing, freshness, and environmental responsibility sets it apart in the market. By supporting the local economy, creating jobs, and aligning with various SDGs, Zulfi AgriCo aims to make a positive impact on the community and provide customers with access to healthy and organic produce.
Superior Milk Services
Superior Milk Services is a pioneering dairy brand in Chitral, focused on delivering a diverse range of high-quality milk products to the local market. The core activities of the business encompass farming, production, processing, packaging, sales, and distribution. SMS will offer a variety of milk products such as pasteurized milk, butter, yogurt, and whey, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety. Being the sole dairy business in Chitral, SMS enjoys a competitive advantage and aims to attract customers who prioritize quality and purity. The use of advanced pasteurization techniques ensures that the milk products are safe for consumption, eliminating harmful pathogens while preserving their nutritional value and authentic taste. SMS sets itself apart by offering pure and unadulterated products, free from additives or artificial flavoring.
Sunshine Dry Cleaners
Sunshine Quality Cleaners specializes in providing dry cleaning, washing, and ironing services to its clients. Currently operating through its retail outlet in Gilgit, the company has long-term plans to expand its services to other major cities in Gilgit Baltistan. The business facility is equipped with ample water supply, storage, and backup electricity. This ensures that the company can consistently provide reliable and uninterrupted services to its customers.
Biz Kids Academy
The Biz Kids Academy offers a unique and comprehensive curriculum called Kidprenuers, which focuses on developing entrepreneurship and money management skills in the young generation. This curriculum is integrated seamlessly into the existing educational curriculum, starting at the kindergarten level. Currently operating one school, the business has plans to expand to other schools with the aim to offer its custom-developed Kidprenuers curriculum on a subscription basis to other schools.
Punial Organic Foods
Punial Organic Foods will establish its operations in Sherqilla, located within the Punial Valley of Ghizer district. The company’s primary focus is on producing and selling five distinct varieties of Kilao, a traditional and culturally significant product of Gilgit Baltistan which is created by coating dried nuts with fresh fruit pulp. The company subsequently plans to increase kilao shelf life through vacuum packaging and intends to supply its products throughout the year.
Kungrah Resort
Kungrah Resort is a serene retreat between Gulmit Glacier and Ghulkin Glacier in Ghulkin Hunza. With three rooms, it offers traditional charm, local activities, and glacier tours. Expanding with three more stargazing-equipped rooms at 2600 meters above sea level, the business delivers a unique visitor experience. Engage in fruit picking, cultural interactions, and glacier treks, culminating in enchanting stargazing under clear Hunza skies. Tradition meets nature at Kungrah, a distinctive destination for travelers seeking authenticity and tranquility.
Amin K.I.D Foods
Amin KID Foods‘ brand Mamu Dairy specializes in sourcing fresh milk locally and processing it into high‑quality yogurt and butter for distribution across four districts of Gilgit‑Baltistan. As the only commercial supplier of locally produced fresh dairy products in the region, the business ensures consistent availability while reducing reliance on national brands. With demand for packaged dairy growing rapidly in Pakistan, their unique positioning offers consumers fresher, more accessible options while tapping into a market traditionally dominated by large players.
Hoper Tourist Garden
The business offers unique hospitality services to both local residents and visiting tourists. These services include accommodation options such as rooms, tree houses, and camping in a lush green garden. Additionally, the business provides traditional food and organizes musical and corporate events alongside a waterfall. In terms of impact and uniqueness, the business is projected to create employment opportunities for eight individuals in 2020, with the potential for further job growth as the business expands. This highlights its contribution to local economic development and job creation.
Adventure De North
Adventure De North is a premier adventure travel company based in Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan. They provide unique adventure experiences and personalized travel services to both local and international tourists. They built Hunza’s first zipline and created a unique offering in the region and also strive to promote women’s leadership in the tourism sector by creating jobs in the region.
Salman Garments
Salman Garments stands as the sole manufacturer and retailer of school and institutional uniforms and accessories in Gilgit Baltistan. Their hallmark is high-quality attire supplied to educational institutions and organizations across the region. This exclusivity not only boosts their brand image but also positions them as the preferred choice for top-notch uniforms for all parents of school-going children.
Sultan Madad & Co Traders
Sultan Madad & Co Traders provides medical and industrial oxygen supply in Gilgit Baltistan. With a wide range of offerings, including 5 different types of gases, 2 types of regulators, and 3 sizes of gas cylinders, the business ensures that customers have access to a variety of specific oxygen solutions they require. In line with its commitment to expanding its services, the business plans to introduce an oxygen bowser for convenient and efficient oxygen refilling.
Azam Memorial Hospital
Azam Memorial provides a comprehensive range of services spanning general checkups, consultations, pharmacy, laboratory tests, and X-ray diagnostics in Gilgit Baltistan. Patients often have to travel to larger cities for quality medical treatment due to limited local resources in the region. This is where Azam Memorial creates impact as it is equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, state-of-the-art machines, and a team of experienced specialists.
Hope Manufacturing
Hope Manufacturing manufactures approximately 40 household and industrial cleaning and hygiene products, including detergents and laundry products. Its service coverage extends to Islamabad, Punjab, and KPK regions.
3Pol
3Pol is an innovative company innovating the ceiling fan industry with their energy-efficient brushless DC fan motors. These motors reduce energy consumption by up to 60% compared to traditional AC induction motors, offering significant cost savings and a lower carbon footprint. 3Pol’s quiet, reliable, and low-maintenance motors are locally manufactured, competing effectively against imports and contributing to UNDP’s SDGs by creating jobs and promoting sustainable energy use.
X Data Labs
Xpert Flow by X Data Labs’s AI-driven remote patient monitors and predictive analytics platforms like “DeepNostix,” XpertFlow empowers healthcare providers with advanced technology for unifying data to generate analytics for early detection of life-threatening conditions, reducing medical costs, and improving overall well-being.
Nayab’s Rogues
Nayab’s Rogue is a thriving e-commerce business based in Pakistan, specializing in luxury traditional Khussa shoes for ladies. It offers a blend of elegance and affordability. With plans to expand nationwide, Nayab’s Rogue is dedicated to empowering women and celebrating Pakistani heritage.
Kinder Castle
Kinder Castle Pre School Skardu is a Skardu’s leading pre-school, providing high-quality early childhood education. With a team of experienced educators, the business offers a nurturing environment for children, fostering curiosity, and creativity. Their small class sizes ensure personalized attention, and they follow the Oxford “Show & Tell Series” syllabus for interactive learning. They go beyond academics with additional services like nutrition planning, medical checkups, and martial arts classes.
Vixperts Consultancy (Metric)
Metric is the financial intelligence app for entrepreneurs and businesses, powered by AI. It streamlines invoicing, expense tracking, and cash flow management, saving you time and money. Designed based on insights from 1000+ startups and SMEs, Metric sets business for growth.
Baltistan Public School
Baltistan Public School, Skardu founded in 2009, is an educational institution in Skardu with a mission to enhance education with technology through advanced labs and offline learning tools. The school introduces skill-focused IT boot camps for youth and aims to be a beacon of quality education in Skardu’s growing landscape.
Digital Inclusive Library
Digital Inclusive Library is dedicated to serving the special needs of the visually impaired. Focused on inclusivity, the business pioneers an accessible digital library experience for this specialized audience. Operating through a dedicated mobile app, it offers affordable audio versions of general books. These user-friendly audio books are seamlessly compatible with assistive technologies, ensuring uninterrupted accessibility. Digital Inclusive Library aims to narrow the literature accessibility gap and empower visually impaired individuals with a comprehensive library.
Khaiti Technologies
Khaity Technologies empowers Pakistani farmers through digital services, advanced farming techniques, and a robust farm-to-factory supply chain. Their mobile app connects small and medium-scale farmers to major corporations, providing solutions like precision drone farming, crop analytics, and financial inclusion. They aim to reduce supply chain inefficiencies and promote modern sustainable farming and economic growth.
Hunza Food Processing Company
Hunza Foods, established in 2009 and registered as a private limited company in 2017, specializes in the production of jam and Walnut Kilao. The company supplies its jam products to retailers, dry fruit shops, hotels, and guest houses in Gilgit and Hunza region. Additionally, the company offers Walnut Kilao primarily in Gilgit.
Eco Aqua Farms
Based in Pir Mahel, Toba Tek Singh, this business provides smallholder farmers with solar-powered irrigation kits, including panels, inverters, and motors, along with trained operators to handle setup, transport, and daily operations. Offered on a pay-per-use or per-day basis, the service replaces costly diesel tubewells with clean, affordable energy, cutting farmers’ fuel costs while improving profitability. By removing the financial barrier to modern energy, the initiative encourages technology adoption at the grassroots level and reduces carbon emissions, air pollution, and noise, contributing to a cleaner environment and supporting sustainable agriculture in rural communities.
Zamindar Tech
Zamindar Technology is a B2B agri-tech marketplace operating across Pakistan, connecting retailers with trusted suppliers of fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, and other inputs. Using AI-powered technology and a strong supply network, it streamlines procurement with transparency and reliability. By removing intermediaries, Zamindar Tech cuts the working capital cycle from 45 to just 5 days, boosting cost savings and profit margins. Offering efficiency, product variety, and convenience, it is transforming agricultural trade and rapidly emerging as a game-changer in Pakistan’s agri-business sector.
Agrilift Ai
Agrilift AI helps farmers across Pakistan grow more with less effort through its platform, Farm Link. Using drones and satellites, the platform shows farmers what’s happening in their fields and turns that into easy advice on when to plant, water, and harvest. With guidance from agricultural experts, farmers can boost their harvests, cut costs on seeds and water, and use climate-friendly practices that protect their land. Farm Link also gives agri-companies, banks, and government agencies reliable data to plan better and provide targeted support.
Mini Hectares
Mini Hectares specializes in sustainable indoor hydroponic farming, offering pesticide and chemical-free premium vegetables like microgreens, baby lettuce, and basil. Operating from a 440 sqft facility, MH delivers freshly harvested greens within 1-2 hours, powered almost entirely by renewable energy. With plans to expand to major cities across Pakistan, MH stands out for its remarkable productivity, yielding 35 times more food per square foot compared to traditional farming, while contributing to water conservation, job creation, and environmental sustainability.
Karakorum Saffron
Karakoram Saffron produces premium‑quality saffron in Gilgit, selling both stigmas and bulbs across Pakistan and international markets. Founded by four women cultivating saffron on 16 kanal leased land, the venture not only introduces a high‑value crop to Gilgit‑Baltistan but also creates independent income streams for women. By combining cultural authenticity with economic empowerment, Karakoram Saffron is driving sustainable agriculture and strengthening the region’s economic outlook.
Indus Silage Manufactures
Indus Silage is the pioneering company in the Gilgit-Baltistan region that specializes in the production of silage bales. Silage is a type of livestock feed made from fermented green fodder, typically used for cattle and other ruminants. By being the first company in the entire region to focus on silage bales production, Indus Silage holds a unique position in the market. This distinction allows them to establish themselves as a reliable and trusted provider of silage feed in Gilgit-Baltistan. Their experience, coupled with the recognition from the government departments, helps build credibility and instills confidence in their customers.
Alpine Green House
Alpine Pavers aims to establish an eco-friendly fly ash brick manufacturing facility in Chitral, offering an alternative to concrete masonry units and red clay bricks. The fly ash bricks will be economical, lightweight, uniform in shape, and durable, providing better insulation and lower heating costs. The business’s unique approach lies in using fly ash and other eco-friendly raw materials, solving waste disposal issues and promoting environmental consciousness.
Johar Fish Farm
Johar Fish Farm, based in Ghizer, specializes in trout farming, a regional delicacy of Gilgit‑Baltistan prized for its nutrition and taste. Leveraging ideal cold‑climate conditions and pristine stream water from the Ishkoman River, it ensures high‑quality production with plans to expand into hatchery operations. By partnering with local traders and superstores, the farm makes trout available at affordable prices, reducing reliance on beef and mutton while creating local jobs and promoting sustainable aquaculture.
Prime Genetics
Prime Genetics provides a comprehensive breeding solution for small and medium dairy farmers in Pakistan, offering high-quality disease-free semen, veterinary equipment, breeding tools, liquid nitrogen, and insemination services. As the only vertically integrated bovine semen company in the country, PG controls both production and distribution, enabling market-driven production planning, cost reduction, and a tailored sales network. With an annual distribution of 1.2 million semen doses through 5,000 Artificial Insemination Technicians, PG’s unique approach enhances the dairy farming sector while improving operational efficiencies and lowering costs across the supply chain.
Zarai Baramdaat
Zarai Baramdaat is enabling small-scale farmers in Pakistan to access global markets by aggregating their diverse produce, potatoes, corn, garlic, and more to meet export requirements. By managing sorting, grading, export documentation, and logistics, Zarai Baramdaat ensures quality control, fair pricing, and direct market access, eliminating reliance on middlemen. This approach creates rural jobs, empowers farmers, generates foreign exchange, and aligns with UN SDGs on poverty reduction, food security, and economic growth. With a commitment to women’s employment, Zarai Baramdaat aims to create jobs for women in grading and sorting facilities, driving both social and economic impact.
Mountain Munchables (Hunza Farms)
Pak Feroza Fruit Packing Baltistan
Pak Feroza Natural Fruit Toppings specializes in producing red cherry, black cherry, black currant, and strawberry topping and filling for the confectionery industry. By sourcing fruits from Gilgit Baltistan and providing a locally-produced product, the business contributes to the economic development of the region. Additionally, its unique offerings of fresh fruit toppings and fillings add value to the confectionery industry in Pakistan, offering customers a distinct and flavorful experience.
Kachura Trout Farm
Karakoram Floriculture
Karakoram Floriculture Fields is a unique floriculture business based in Gilgit, specializing in the cultivation and sale of Lilium, Chrysanthemum, and Gladiolus flowers. Through a B2B model, HF sells its products to sales partners across Pakistan and potentially in export markets. With plans to install greenhouses and acquire additional land on lease, they aim to extend the harvest season throughout the year and increase production.
Chitrali Natural Blends
Chitrali Natural Blends is a brand focused on creating spices and seasoning products tailored to the taste preferences of the people of Chitral and similar regions where milder, less spicy food is preferred. Their core activities revolve around offering high-quality natural spices at affordable prices, accompanied by attractive packaging and branding. They use natural ingredients, providing a premium taste while supporting local farmers.
Hunza Healthy Honey
Hunza Healthy Honey focuses on producing natural honey in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, through over 200 beehives. The honey is derived from multiple varieties, including Russian olive and berry. The value proposition of your business lies in tapping into the significant global demand for natural honey by offering a diverse range of honey varieties from the mountainous region of Gilgit Baltistan.
Faraz Trout Fish Farm
Faraz Trout Fish Farm is a well-established fish farm located in Mough Village of GaramChasma Chitral. With its existing infrastructure, the business has been successfully selling trout fries, fingerlings, un-gutted rainbow trout, and cooked/fried rainbow trout to a diverse customer base. This includes locals, tourists, hotels, and restaurants for the past four years. With its focus on growth and customer satisfaction, the business is committed to maintaining its position as a trusted and reputable trout fish farm in the region.
Booni Honeybees
Booni Bees has been producing organic honey since 1998. With aspirations of growth, they aim to double their honey production by expanding their beehive count significantly. With eco-friendly packaging, Booni Bee seeks to enhance its presentation and image, embracing a realm of scale and competitiveness.
Shah Fish Farm
Shah Fish Farm, located on the banks of the Ishkoman River in Ghizer, specializes in trout farming, leveraging the region’s clear, fresh water and ideal temperatures for high-quality fish production. Currently supplying hotels and traders, the farm plans to expand into retail with ready-to-eat fish, making trout accessible at reasonable prices through partnerships with local sellers. With experienced management, secure water resources, and future plans for a hatchery, Shah Fish Farm aims to strengthen the supply chain, create local jobs, and operate sustainably without environmental waste.
Zulfi Agrico
Zulfi Agrico is dedicated to producing high-quality organic vegetables using modern farming techniques and sustainable practices. The business’s commitment to local sourcing, freshness, and environmental responsibility sets it apart in the market. By supporting the local economy, creating jobs, and aligning with various SDGs, Zulfi AgriCo aims to make a positive impact on the community and provide customers with access to healthy and organic produce.
Superior Milk Services
Superior Milk Services is a pioneering dairy brand in Chitral, focused on delivering a diverse range of high-quality milk products to the local market. The core activities of the business encompass farming, production, processing, packaging, sales, and distribution. SMS will offer a variety of milk products such as pasteurized milk, butter, yogurt, and whey, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety. Being the sole dairy business in Chitral, SMS enjoys a competitive advantage and aims to attract customers who prioritize quality and purity. The use of advanced pasteurization techniques ensures that the milk products are safe for consumption, eliminating harmful pathogens while preserving their nutritional value and authentic taste. SMS sets itself apart by offering pure and unadulterated products, free from additives or artificial flavoring.
Punial Organic Foods
Punial Organic Foods will establish its operations in Sherqilla, located within the Punial Valley of Ghizer district. The company’s primary focus is on producing and selling five distinct varieties of Kilao, a traditional and culturally significant product of Gilgit Baltistan which is created by coating dried nuts with fresh fruit pulp. The company subsequently plans to increase kilao shelf life through vacuum packaging and intends to supply its products throughout the year.
Amin K.I.D Foods
Amin KID Foods‘ brand Mamu Dairy specializes in sourcing fresh milk locally and processing it into high‑quality yogurt and butter for distribution across four districts of Gilgit‑Baltistan. As the only commercial supplier of locally produced fresh dairy products in the region, the business ensures consistent availability while reducing reliance on national brands. With demand for packaged dairy growing rapidly in Pakistan, their unique positioning offers consumers fresher, more accessible options while tapping into a market traditionally dominated by large players.
Innovative Composite Engineering
Innovative Composite Engineering is making safety and construction more reliable in Pakistan. The company designs strong, high-quality helmets using advanced materials, offering better protection than the low-standard options usually found in the market. It also builds eco-friendly pre-fabricated homes and resorts that are quicker and more sustainable than traditional construction. Started by engineers from GIK Institute, the business is creating jobs while working toward a safer and greener future.
Rural Architecture Studio (ORA Studios)
Rural Architecture Studio is a forward-thinking architectural firm founded in 2024 by young local architects. The firm blends sustainable and traditional design practices, offering eco-friendly construction solutions like stabilized mud blocks, rammed earth walls, and cribbage construction to reduce reliance on high-carbon RCC materials, without compromising structural integrity. By incorporating locally available, energy-efficient materials, the business delivers cost-effective, low-carbon, and climate-resilient buildings that support healthier living and preserve regional heritage. Their work spans new buildings, renovations, and restorations, aligning with SDGs on climate action, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment.
Bright Beginners Higher Secondary School (Quaid Azam Higher Secondary School)
Quaid‑e‑Azam Higher Secondary Schools operates three campuses in Ghizer District, offering education from Early Childhood Development to Higher Secondary Certificate. With over 650 students enrolled, the school stands out for its modern learning approach, scholarships for top performers, and personalized university guidance for graduates. By expanding access to quality education in a remote region, it is empowering youth with modern skills and contributing to local development.
Global Internet Solution System
Global Internet Solution System specializes in software solutions, particularly their flagship product “Unsere Kinder,” a learning and management system for schools. The software aims to address the challenges faced by parents, school directors, and teachers in monitoring a child’s performance and growth. It improves education quality, simplifies daily tasks for teachers and school owners, and enhances information flow for parents. The software will contribute to better education outcomes for children, increase school revenues through improved efficiency, and reduce paper waste in schools
Elysian Schools
Elysian Higher Secondary School, Gilgit, founded in 2011 by experienced academicians, addresses the language barriers, lack of confidence, and subject understanding among GB students. With feeding units established for and other renowned educational institutions, the business has expanded its impact through junior campuses across various locations in GB, offering classes from ECD to grade 8.
Biz Kids Academy
The Biz Kids Academy offers a unique and comprehensive curriculum called Kidprenuers, which focuses on developing entrepreneurship and money management skills in the young generation. This curriculum is integrated seamlessly into the existing educational curriculum, starting at the kindergarten level. Currently operating one school, the business has plans to expand to other schools with the aim to offer its custom-developed Kidprenuers curriculum on a subscription basis to other schools.
Kinder Castle
Kinder Castle Pre School Skardu is a Skardu’s leading pre-school, providing high-quality early childhood education. With a team of experienced educators, the business offers a nurturing environment for children, fostering curiosity, and creativity. Their small class sizes ensure personalized attention, and they follow the Oxford “Show & Tell Series” syllabus for interactive learning. They go beyond academics with additional services like nutrition planning, medical checkups, and martial arts classes.
Baltistan Public School
Baltistan Public School, Skardu founded in 2009, is an educational institution in Skardu with a mission to enhance education with technology through advanced labs and offline learning tools. The school introduces skill-focused IT boot camps for youth and aims to be a beacon of quality education in Skardu’s growing landscape.
Digital Inclusive Library
Digital Inclusive Library is dedicated to serving the special needs of the visually impaired. Focused on inclusivity, the business pioneers an accessible digital library experience for this specialized audience. Operating through a dedicated mobile app, it offers affordable audio versions of general books. These user-friendly audio books are seamlessly compatible with assistive technologies, ensuring uninterrupted accessibility. Digital Inclusive Library aims to narrow the literature accessibility gap and empower visually impaired individuals with a comprehensive library.
Smart PFM (Smart Benefits)
Smart Benefits, established is a digital employee benefits platform designed to simplify healthcare and financial security for SMEs in Pakistan. Now operating in Lahore and Islamabad as well, Smart Benefits offers tailored health insurance, life, OPD, and wellness plans starting from just five employees along with a 24/7 claims service and an intuitive HR management portal. By digitizing benefits administration and offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, the platform enhances employee well-being and supports business growth. Through its Smart Choice brand, it also provides individual insurance products, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for financial protection. Smart Benefits contributes to sustainable business practices, workforce health, and improved productivity.
Vixperts Consultancy (Metric)
Metric is the financial intelligence app for entrepreneurs and businesses, powered by AI. It streamlines invoicing, expense tracking, and cash flow management, saving you time and money. Designed based on insights from 1000+ startups and SMEs, Metric sets business for growth.
Concept Loop
Concept Loop transforms multi-layer plastic waste into eco-friendly construction materials like pavers and blocks. Their products are durable, cost-effective, and versatile, offering a green alternative to traditional building materials. By recycling non-recyclables, they reduce landfill waste and support sustainability, aligning with SDGs 6, 12, and 13. Choose Concept Loop for innovative and environmentally responsible construction solutions.
Fusion Engineering (Evee)
Fusion Engineering’s brand Evee offers a range of efficient, sustainable, and stylish electric scooters designed for urban commuting. With a presence in over 20 cities and 35 dealerships nationwide, Evee provides a variety of affordable models tailored to different customer segments, including women, youth, and specially-abled individuals. The company aims to transform urban mobility by reducing carbon footprints, promoting eco-friendly transportation, and creating jobs, with plans to employ over 5,000 individuals by 2030 while offering a cost-effective, fuel-free alternative to conventional vehicles.
Davaam Life
Davaam Life, a Karachi-based social enterprise, is committed to reducing single-use plastic waste by offering sustainable consumption solutions. Their refill and dispensing stations for household essentials like hand wash, shampoos, and cooking oil enable consumers to reuse packaging, minimizing waste. They also provide feminine hygiene vending machines to improve access to sanitary products. With a mobile app, locating refill stations and managing transactions are very easy. Their initiatives promote a circular economy, reduce environmental impact, and empower communities toward responsible consumption.
Aabshar Solutions
Aabshar specializes in manufacturing innovative water optimization technology. Their unique mechanical approach enables significant reduction in water consumption resulting in reduction of utility bills and helps in combatting water scarcity issues. They make optimized nozzles that can be easily installed on all types of existing water taps within just 30 seconds. By creating a mist of water particles, they effectively conserve water, saving up to 85% to 98% compared to conventional water taps.
ISP Environmental Solutions
ISP Environmental Solutions provides comprehensive waste management services across Punjab, Sindh, and KPK. The company specializes in waste collection, segregation, treatment, and safe disposal, catering to sectors such as municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential. The business stands out by offering specialized services like responsible recycling, bioremediation, and waste data analytics while working with major corporations like Unilever and PTC. Their scalable and flexible business model, along with their focus on sustainability and soil reclamation, contributes to pollution reduction, job creation, and the achievement of environmental sustainability goals.
Aabshar Solutions
Aabshar specializes in manufacturing innovative water optimization technology. Their unique mechanical approach enables significant reduction in water consumption resulting in reduction of utility bills and helps in combatting water scarcity issues. They make optimized nozzles that can be easily installed on all types of existing water taps within just 30 seconds. By creating a mist of water particles, they effectively conserve water, saving up to 85% to 98% compared to conventional water taps.
Kamal Energy and Tech Solutions
Kamal Energy and Tech Solutions is a solar-focused green energy company in Gilgit Baltistan. It aims to provide reliable solar energy solutions for various sectors, including domestic, commercial, agricultural, and social development. The business is making a significant contribution to the green energy sector by providing reliable and affordable solar energy solutions, creating employment opportunities, and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.
AA Waste Solutions
AA Waste Solutions is a pioneering company in solid waste management in GB, Pakistan. It recycles plastic waste (PET bottles & polycarbonate frames) and sells crushed plastic material to plastic factories across Pakistan. As the sole recycling company in GB, it contributes greatly to environmental sustainability goals by reducing pollution and preserving the beauty of northern areas.
Lokou Trading
Lokou Trading specializes in providing commercial solutions to reduce plastic waste in Pakistan. It procures and supplies water-soluble laundry bags, biodegradable garbage bags, and trash bags, aiming to control air, water, and soil pollution in GB and across Pakistan. Over the next five years, the business aims to create more than nine jobs, contributing to employment opportunities and socio-economic development. Its uniqueness lies in offering eco-friendly biodegradable bags that effectively address soil, air, and water pollution caused by plastic bags. These bags are also non-toxic to humans, animals, and plants, ensuring the safety and well-being of all living organisms.
MedIQ
Med IQ is a leading health technology company that has developed an innovative virtual care platform. The platform offers a seamless and integrated experience for connecting patients with healthcare service providers. It encompasses a variety of channels, including a mobile app (available for both iOS and Android), web app, and an IVR/call center, all supported by an ERP system and a HIPAA-compliant Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Med IQ is revolutionizing the healthcare landscape by leveraging technology to provide convenient and comprehensive virtual care services to patients, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and individuals seeking quality medical assistance.
Bioniks Technologies
Bioniks is the only robotics company of its kind that produces prosthetic limbs using artificial intelligence and 3D printing technology. Their lightweight and technologically advanced prosthetic arms offer improved comfort and functionality. The business’s job creation and lack of competitors make it a unique player in the industry.
Alsons Technologies
Alsons Technology, established in 2020, is a research and product development startup that specializes in designing, developing, and industrializing smart embedded systems, IoT-based applications, and light engineering products for various industries including oil/gas, agritech, healthtech, and medical devices. One of their key focuses is the local development and commercialization of an ICU ventilator known as “The AlnnoVent AVB” (AVB-100, AVB-250, AVB-50, EXO-100, EXO-50).
Ayub Yaqoob Engineering
Ayub Yaqoob Engineering locally manufactures electric wheelchairs that go beyond mobility they’re smart, voice-controlled machines. As the first and only commercially available smart electric wheelchairs in Pakistan, addresses a pressing need for affordable and customized mobility solutions in the Pakistan market. By engaging closely with end users, they craft tailored products that meet individual needs, all while maintaining affordability and reliability.
Nayab Women Sports and Fitness Centre
Nayab Gym is the exclusive gym providing health and fitness facilities for women in Gilgit Baltistan. It aims to promote physical activity and improve female health in the region by offering services such as aerobics, yoga, and weight training. As the first of its kind in a male-dominant region, Nayab Gym seeks to introduce fitness training and create awareness about the importance of health and fitness among women in Gilgit Baltistan.
My Restful Mind
My Restful Mind is an online wellness platform operating in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, tailored for O/A Level students and adults aged 20–40. Its services include individual therapy and peer support, delivered through HIPAA‑compliant software by licensed professionals. With a 100% female‑led panel of therapists, the business ensures privacy, accessibility, and quality care, while addressing critical gaps in mental health support for young people and adults in Pakistan.
Mantahaa’s lifestyle
Mantahaa’s Lifestyle & Wellness focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wellness that encompasses the body, mind, and soul. Their core activities involve offering nutritional balanced diets, lifestyle changes, and physical workouts, which are tailored to prevent, cure, and manage chronic physical and mental illnesses.
Sultan Madad & Co Traders
Sultan Madad & Co Traders provides medical and industrial oxygen supply in Gilgit Baltistan. With a wide range of offerings, including 5 different types of gases, 2 types of regulators, and 3 sizes of gas cylinders, the business ensures that customers have access to a variety of specific oxygen solutions they require. In line with its commitment to expanding its services, the business plans to introduce an oxygen bowser for convenient and efficient oxygen refilling.
Azam Memorial Hospital
Azam Memorial provides a comprehensive range of services spanning general checkups, consultations, pharmacy, laboratory tests, and X-ray diagnostics in Gilgit Baltistan. Patients often have to travel to larger cities for quality medical treatment due to limited local resources in the region. This is where Azam Memorial creates impact as it is equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, state-of-the-art machines, and a team of experienced specialists.
X Data Labs
Xpert Flow by X Data Labs’s AI-driven remote patient monitors and predictive analytics platforms like “DeepNostix,” XpertFlow empowers healthcare providers with advanced technology for unifying data to generate analytics for early detection of life-threatening conditions, reducing medical costs, and improving overall well-being.
Pixel Flow
Pixel Flow runs automated power-bank rental stations in busy areas of Karachi, each equipped with IoT-enabled power banks and large digital screens that show advertisements. Users borrow power banks for free with a refundable deposit, while brands and agencies pay for ad slots or full-station sponsorships. The system provides real-time data on footfall and engagement, helping advertisers measure performance. Alongside ad visibility, PixelFlow reduces e-waste by replacing single-use chargers with shared, recyclable power banks and creates flexible jobs for students in marketing, analytics, and technical support, promoting both sustainability and inclusive employment.
Bolain Kia Chahiye (BKC)
Bolain Kia Chahiye also known as BKC is offering on-demand delivery services for residents and tourists alike in Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan. From restaurant meals and groceries to medicine and fresh produce, BKC ensures essentials reach customers’ doorsteps with ease. Their B2B model enables local businesses to expand sales without managing their own delivery fleet, while their B2C service provides a seamless shopping experience for individuals. With over 27,000 deliveries in just two years, BKC has become a trusted name, enhancing accessibility and supporting local commerce. By improving job security for delivery drivers and empowering businesses, BKC is driving both economic growth and community convenience in Skardu.
SOC Vault
SOC Vault is a cybersecurity startup offering a plug-and-play Security Operations Center (SOC) solution tailored for SMEs, fintechs, e-commerce sellers, and other digital businesses. The platform provides cost-effective and accessible cyber defense tools without the need for complex setups or costly consulting. With a one-click installation, businesses can protect sensitive data, reduce breach risks, and ensure operational continuity, critical for safeguarding customer trust and digital growth. By empowering underserved markets with robust security infrastructure, SOC Vault is enabling safer digital ecosystems.
Stepup Edtechs
StepUp Edtechs, a subsidiary of Gilgit-based IT firm Ideometrix, is fostering digital livelihoods by training local talent and connecting them with global job opportunities. Its flagship platform, SynkUp, is a subscription-based marketplace that links individual professionals and service firms with short-term employers. With features like commission-free earnings, profile design, team formation, and built-in project tracking, SynkUp streamlines the freelancing experience for both providers and clients. The platform empowers professionals to monetize their skills flexibly while offering organizations a smarter way to access and manage talent. With its focus on digital employment, Step Up is driving freelancing growth and foreign income generation in Pakistan.
Calcart Technologies
Calcart Technologies makes AI-powered smart grocery carts to enhance the in-store shopping experience. These innovative carts feature product scanning, in-store navigation, aisle-based advertising, and personalized promotions, improving efficiency and engagement for shoppers and brands alike. By blending digital technology with traditional retail, the business provides an affordable advertising platform for small and medium-sized FMCG brands while optimizing marketing strategies and creating job opportunities, with a focus on empowering women.
Encoder Bytes
Encoder Bytes is a global software development company specializing in health and education solutions. Its flagship product, PharmaPedia Pro, is a top-ranking mobile app in Pakistan that delivers comprehensive, real-time information on generic drugs to healthcare professionals and the general public. By addressing critical gaps in medical knowledge access, the business empowers informed healthcare decisions.
Mixeal
Mixeal is a Mixed Reality software agency specializing in VR/AR solutions. Their flagship product, The Final Overs (TFO), a VR cricket game, is available on the Meta Quest store, alongside custom VR/AR training, architectural visualization, 3D modeling, and Unreal Engine environments. Mixeal is uniquely positioned as one of the few VR studios in Pakistan, offering affordable solutions tailored to client needs while expanding its global reach. By fostering innovation in education, health, and business, Mixeal is shaping the future of VR/AR in Pakistan and beyond, contributing to talent development and industry growth.
Neoshift Technologies
Neoshift Technologies offers Asaan Retail, a SaaS platform that unifies and manages multiple e‑commerce marketplaces and couriers. Designed for omni‑channel sellers, it streamlines inventory, order fulfillment, accounting, and reporting, integrating platforms like Daraz, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Lazada, along with national courier services. By simplifying operations for small and medium retailers, Asaan Retail boosts efficiency, scales sales, and strengthens Pakistan’s software export potential across South Asia and the Middle East.
Cloudlem
Cloudlem is a Gilgit-based software company offering cloud computing services and full stack development. They provide cloud management, web application, automation, deployment services, and expertise in front-end, back-end, and data management. As the only company in Gilgit offering cloud services, Cloudlem provides competitive pricing to local and international clients.
Elite Lighting
Elite Lighting specializes in the fabrication and assembly of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for lighting and electronic hardware. As a leading Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), the company offers end-to-end solutions, from product design to supply chain management, and produces eco-friendly lighting products like LED lights, electronic clocks, and phone chargers. By utilizing solar energy and reducing reliance on imports, Elite Lighting supports Pakistan’s electronics manufacturing sector, while providing job opportunities and training for lower-income groups, positively impacting sustainability and economic growth.
My Water
My Water delivers bottle-less water purification and cooling solutions for homes and businesses. They follow a “water as a service” model, purifying tap water, adding minerals, and cooling it. Our sleek purifiers are IoT-enabled, providing real-time monitoring and automatic maintenance alerts. They offer flexible payment options with a monthly subscription fee. Their unique lies in reducing plastic waste and ensuring clean water.
Daddy Retail
Daddy Retails‘ brand Menrvah designs and produces vintage, functional handbags under the slogan “Made by women for women.” Based in Peshawar with nationwide reach, the brand empowers women from KPK through decentralized manufacturing of export‑quality products. With successful orders to the USA and UAE, Menrvah stands out for its bespoke designs, trade‑in policy, and commitment to sustainable, women‑centric fashion.
Sierra Coffee
Sierra Coffee & Shrine Cafe is a one-stop coffee provider. From sourcing top-quality beans to roasting and serving a variety of coffee in its café, this is your go-to coffee destination. They also sell their roasted beans through a mobile app across Pakistan. The business is expanding its roasting capacity to 12 KG per hour and will soon offer barista training programs for coffee enthusiasts. Their unique strength lies in overseeing the entire coffee journey, ensuring top-notch quality and consistency. Plus, their mobile app streamlines the ordering process for added customer convenience.
Nutrilov
Nutrilov, a Karachi-based business, is revolutionizing the healthy snacking industry in Pakistan. As the pioneer of granola bars in the country, it specializes in nutritious snacks made from 100% real ingredients, rich in fiber and protein, and free from preservatives. With a strong foothold in the local market, Nutrilov is expanding its distribution network and launching new products to cater to diverse tastes. Beyond Pakistan, the company is set to enter global markets, including Egypt, Turkey, Nigeria, and Indonesia, while increasing production capacity. By creating jobs, supporting local sourcing, and promoting affordable, healthy alternatives, Nutrilov is driving both economic growth and a shift toward mindful consumption.
Rakaposhi Verdant Delight Food Products
Rakaposhi Verdant Delights is redefining healthy consumption in Pakistan by offering organic fruit teas, herbal teas, and nutrient-rich energy bars as a natural alternative to traditional tea and processed snacks. Based in Gilgit and catering to major cities, The business sources its ingredients directly from local farmers, supporting livelihoods while ensuring freshness and authenticity. With eco-friendly packaging and a commitment to affordability, Rakaposhi Verdant Delights fills a market gap by providing off-season fruit flavors and herbal alternatives that promote wellness without compromise.
ZA Handicrafts
ZA Handicrafts is dedicated to promoting the culture of Gilgit-Baltistan while empowering local women through financial independence by bringing region-specific handicrafts to market. The company offers a range of handmade products, such as handbags, wallets, clothing, and home decor, blending modern fashion with traditional culture. With a low-cost operating model that incentivizes women to work from home, the business is increasing its production capacity to meet growing demand. In 2020, over 1 million PKR was paid to 63 women for their hand-stitching services, and the company plans to expand by creating over 100 more jobs in the next three years.
Gul Khatoon
Gul Khatoon, a Skardu-based artisan, weaves local heritage into modern fashion. Discover our unique range of dresses, caps, shawls, and more, blending tradition and style. We’re expanding, reaching all of Pakistan online and partnering with Behbud. Inspired by Gul Khatoon, we offer affordable, elegantly embroidered semi-formal and formal wear. Tradition meets accessibility.
Hosayni
Hosayni offers sustainable cotton-based, eco-friendly, highly absorbent tissues. Their commitment to environmental stewardship and skin health sets us apart, as our products save costs, reduce waste, and help conserve forests. With plans for significant growth and job creation, Hosayni drives positive environmental impact and sustainability.
Nisa Artisan
Nisa Artisan is a woman-led venture operating in Chitral that offers handmade traditional decorative rugs made of sheep wool and handmade yarn rugs. These rugs are crafted in Chitral by highly skilled artisans and will be sold in KPK and Islamabad through online and offline channels. It specializes in producing handmade and custom-made rugs. Each rug is a unique piece of art due to the natural variations in raw materials and the intricate weaving techniques employed. This uniqueness makes the rugs more appealing to customers, as they possess a one-of-a-kind quality that cannot be replicated.
Motto Vest Trading
Motto Vest specializes in designing, producing, and selling Pakistan’s first IP-protected inflatable airbag vests and jackets for motorcycle riders. With a primary focus on the B2B market, Motto Vest collaborates with logistics and delivery businesses that prioritize the safety of their riders in Pakistan and globally. With its unique product offering and commitment to creating a positive impact, the company aims to make a significant difference in the lives of motorcyclists while contributing to the development of the manufacturing industry in the country.
Hamoon Bag Manufacturing
Hamoon Bag Manufacturing specializes in the production of various bags, including school bags, college bags, travel bags, backpacks, bio-degradable bags, wallets, and purses since 2004. They also offer branded and customized merchandise for offices, outlets, schools, and organizations. Located in Sultanabad, with an outlet in Gilgit, the business stands out by providing high-quality, durable bags at affordable prices, surpassing the competition from imported bags. As the only local manufacturer in the region, it has a unique advantage.
Halman & Co
Halman & Co. offers a unique local experience for tourists by arranging their stay in traditional houses and providing a wide range of handmade items such as shawls, décor pieces, bags, clothing, and rugs. With a focus on premium quality, the business sources its raw materials from high altitude pastures in Gilgit-Baltistan, making its products highly sought after. In addition to selling on-site and serving B2B customers nationwide, it also offers luxurious room services and local food options.
Embon D Couture
Embon’s D is a fashion brand in Gilgit Baltistan that harmonizes modernity and cultural values in clothing. Specializing in eastern wear for women, it provides a spectrum of options in both ready-made and custom stitching. With an online presence and physical store, Embon’S D guarantees high-quality products accessible to the Gilgit Baltistan market. Their designs match branded counterparts in quality, yet are remarkably budget-friendly, catering to middle-class women.
Clean X
Clean X, is a sister company of Hunza Chemicals, a successful cleaning products business based in Karachi. It was founded by four brothers who decided to expand their operations by establishing a processing facility in Gilgit-Baltistan, leveraging their expertise, supplier relationships, and existing customer base. The establishment of Clean X in GB allows the company to cater to the cleaning product needs of the local market and potentially expand its customer base in the region.
Salman Garments
Salman Garments stands as the sole manufacturer and retailer of school and institutional uniforms and accessories in Gilgit Baltistan. Their hallmark is high-quality attire supplied to educational institutions and organizations across the region. This exclusivity not only boosts their brand image but also positions them as the preferred choice for top-notch uniforms for all parents of school-going children.
Hope Manufacturing
Hope Manufacturing manufactures approximately 40 household and industrial cleaning and hygiene products, including detergents and laundry products. Its service coverage extends to Islamabad, Punjab, and KPK regions.
Nayab’s Rogues
Nayab’s Rogue is a thriving e-commerce business based in Pakistan, specializing in luxury traditional Khussa shoes for ladies. It offers a blend of elegance and affordability. With plans to expand nationwide, Nayab’s Rogue is dedicated to empowering women and celebrating Pakistani heritage.
Villa Ayun Resorts
Villa Ayun Resort offers a family-oriented retreat championing a low-carbon tourism haven in Ayun, Chitral. This passion project by siblings Junaid Ul Mulk and Maria Ul Mulk, embraces eco-tourism with minimal carbon impact. This remodeled ancestral home offers travelers an intimate, homely experience while contributing to a greener future for the region
Goflour
GoFlour is a Lahore based bakery and café that’s changing how people think about bread and baked goods. They make everything with a focus on health and authenticity, offering sourdough, wholewheat, gluten-free, and keto-friendly options alongside classic treats. Unlike many bakeries that rely on artificial additives, GoFlour uses high-quality ingredients and European-style baking methods, earning loyal fans for its fresh, wholesome products. Beyond serving great food, GoFlour also trains women in artisan baking, helping them build skills and sustainable livelihoods. In this way, GoFlour creates both delicious bread and real social impact.
Easy Drop Travel
Easy Drop Travel provides safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions in Gilgit Baltistan. Specializing in student and professional transport, they offer pick-and-drop services for schools, colleges, and universities, along with transportation for educational tours and picnics. Operating through a hybrid model, Easy Drop uses its own fleet while also contracting local transporters, ensuring seamless service. Beyond convenience, the company creates jobs, supports local businesses, and helps reduce traffic congestion by promoting shared travel. With a strong customer-first approach, Easy Drop Travel is enhancing mobility while contributing to a sustainable and connected community.
Innovialogix Toursim (Hunza River Theme Park)
Hunza River Family Water Theme Park, operated by Innovialogix Tourism, is a new recreational facility located near Sultanabad New RCC bridge. The park features two swimming pools and a snack bar, with plans to expand by adding water slides, women-only pools, a kids’ play area, and a family restaurant. Aiming to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for both locals and tourists in Gilgit City, the park stands out by offering unique features such as private swimming areas and exciting attractions. Through job creation and tourism, the park will significantly contribute to the local economy.
Mountain Retreats
Mountain Retreats, founded in 2021, specializes in organizing exclusive retreats for various groups in the captivating northern region of Pakistan. With a diverse range of activities including yoga, meditation, hiking, treks, corporate retreats, bonfires, local musical nights, and adventure pursuits like ziplining, they offer an enriching experience for their clients. Through their tailored approach, they create a positive impact on the local economy and contribute to the conservation of the environment.
Glacier Breeze
Glacier Breeze Restaurant, is a family-owned business located in Upper Hunza near Passu Bridge. It offers a range of Pakistani and Chinese dishes, with a special highlight on its famous apricot cake and coffee. Additionally, it provides camping services to its guests. The restaurant stands out due to its picturesque scenery, including views of Passu cones and its location at one of the highest points in Upper Hunza.
Inkeep Inn
Inkeep Inn is the only all-season accommodation facility in the area that offers standard rooms and traditional Chitrali food, along with access to natural meadows. Its traditional and eco-friendly architecture sets it apart from other accommodations, appealing to tourists seeking an authentic cultural experience. This is a great functional example of sustainable and community-oriented venture that contributes to the local economy and the preservation of the valley’s natural beauty.
Naltar Palace Hotel
Naltar Palace Hotel is a well-established hotel in Naltar. With its prime location and spacious facilities, including luxury rooms, a dining area, and a beautiful lawn, Naltar Palace Hotel offers guests a unique and memorable experience. The hotel provides breathtaking views of Naltar and aims to enhance its services by installing heating mechanisms to remain open throughout the year.
Hindukush Explorer
Hindukush Explorers s a registered high mountaineering company in Chitral, Pakistan, specializing in a range of adventurous activities such as Hindukush high altitude trekking, Snow Lake skiing, mountainous valley jeep safaris, mountaineering, and Hindukush combine pass trekking.
Markhor Football Club Chitral
Markhor Football Club Chitral operates as a professional football academy in Chitral, established by a group of young professional footballers. The core activities of the club revolve around promoting the sport and nurturing talent by providing training to children between the ages of 12 and 19. The business plays a vital role in promoting football and fostering talent development in Chitral, providing young individuals with the opportunity to pursue their passion, improve their skills, and contribute to the local sports community.
Kungrah Resort
Kungrah Resort is a serene retreat between Gulmit Glacier and Ghulkin Glacier in Ghulkin Hunza. With three rooms, it offers traditional charm, local activities, and glacier tours. Expanding with three more stargazing-equipped rooms at 2600 meters above sea level, the business delivers a unique visitor experience. Engage in fruit picking, cultural interactions, and glacier treks, culminating in enchanting stargazing under clear Hunza skies. Tradition meets nature at Kungrah, a distinctive destination for travelers seeking authenticity and tranquility.
Hoper Tourist Garden
The business offers unique hospitality services to both local residents and visiting tourists. These services include accommodation options such as rooms, tree houses, and camping in a lush green garden. Additionally, the business provides traditional food and organizes musical and corporate events alongside a waterfall. In terms of impact and uniqueness, the business is projected to create employment opportunities for eight individuals in 2020, with the potential for further job growth as the business expands. This highlights its contribution to local economic development and job creation.
Adventure De North
Adventure De North is a premier adventure travel company based in Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan. They provide unique adventure experiences and personalized travel services to both local and international tourists. They built Hunza’s first zipline and created a unique offering in the region and also strive to promote women’s leadership in the tourism sector by creating jobs in the region.
Buscaro Technologies
Buscaro is a ride‑sharing platform operating in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore since 2022. With a fleet of over 800 vehicles and 30,000 daily bookings, it provides safe, affordable, and reliable commuting solutions for corporate employees, schools, and site offices. Its technology‑driven model ensures capacity optimization, real‑time tracking, in‑ride insurance, and a 24/7 security response team. BusCaro stands out for its user‑friendly apps, dynamic routing algorithms, and commitment to safe transportation for women and children, while reducing carbon emissions and creating jobs across Pakistan.
Bio Energy Solutions
Bio Energy Solutions is a cleantech company based in Hyderabad, Pakistan, focused on producing biomass pellets from agricultural and industrial waste. Established in November 2022, the business transforms sawdust, rice husk, and other residues into eco-friendly heating solutions for industrial, commercial, and domestic needs. By promoting sustainable forestry, reducing waste, and offering carbon-neutral heating options, it helps decrease reliance on fossil fuels while supporting local farmers and contributing to environmental sustainability.
Bolain Kia Chahiye (BKC)
Bolain Kia Chahiye also known as BKC is offering on-demand delivery services for residents and tourists alike in Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan. From restaurant meals and groceries to medicine and fresh produce, BKC ensures essentials reach customers’ doorsteps with ease. Their B2B model enables local businesses to expand sales without managing their own delivery fleet, while their B2C service provides a seamless shopping experience for individuals. With over 27,000 deliveries in just two years, BKC has become a trusted name, enhancing accessibility and supporting local commerce. By improving job security for delivery drivers and empowering businesses, BKC is driving both economic growth and community convenience in Skardu.
Blessed Energy
Blessed Solar, specializes in large-scale solar solutions, including hybrid solar lighting and infrared underfloor heating. With a successful track record in northern Pakistan, the business aims to provide affordable, sustainable domestic heating solutions through solar-powered infrared underfloor heating. Offering cost-effective monthly installment plans, it enables customers to access green energy solutions, reducing heating costs by up to 40%, while promoting a healthier, eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating methods.
Aks E Zulaikha
Aks-e-Zulaikha is a woman-led business based in Gilgit Baltistan, offering professional photography studio that offers coverage for various occasions such as bridal showers, wedding shoots, post-bridal shoots, corporate events, and school functions. By providing job opportunities, particularly for women in a male-dominated industry, the business contributes to local economic growth and empowerment.
Care4Car
Care4Car is a computerized integrated automobile service provider in Skardu that offers a comprehensive range of services including vehicle repair, engine overhauling, seating, and wheel balancing for all types of vehicles. The workshop stem from its ability to provide a convenient one-window solution for all types of repair and maintenance services for vehicles. This eliminates the need for customers to visit multiple workshops or service centers, saving them time and effort.
Karakoram Fire and Safety Services
Karakoram Fire and Safety Services is a leading provider of fire and safety services in Gilgit Baltistan. It offers a wide range of fire and safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, cylinder refilling services, and installation of fire safety systems in private and government buildings. In their commitment to quality and sustainability, the business is enhancing sales by incorporating automatic chemical refilling machines, minimizing waste and ensuring the highest standards in fire extinguisher maintenance.
Sunshine Dry Cleaners
Sunshine Quality Cleaners specializes in providing dry cleaning, washing, and ironing services to its clients. Currently operating through its retail outlet in Gilgit, the company has long-term plans to expand its services to other major cities in Gilgit Baltistan. The business facility is equipped with ample water supply, storage, and backup electricity. This ensures that the company can consistently provide reliable and uninterrupted services to its customers.