Delivering the Crunch in Pakistan Technology
Launch Time.
PakCrunch, as you know resembles the hugely popular TechCrunch in name, but has a different aim altogether. To cover startups, companies, technology news, websites and innovations coming out from the Pakistani industry as well as students from all over the country. Granted, there’s not lack of talent and skilled people here, but what we lack is an organized effort to give them chances to prove themselves.
We believe that excelling in technology and getting a share of the World Wide Web with some good and useful websites or startups is a sure way of improving the image of our country. But, the bad news is that there are far less efforts and innovation being made in this field than we would like. The good news is, we’re getting support from major players like Microsoft’s BizSpark program offering free software for startups and the ICT R&D Fund by the Ministry of Information Technology.
Truth be told, these efforts wont be useful unless the industry members and youth try to innovate and face risks. Failure is a sure fear when going out of your way to do something different than the rest, but you wouldn’t know success unless you take the risk. Not taking away the credit from those who are already excelling in the IT industry of Pakistan, we wish to cover up each and every aspect of the technology related industries of Pakistan.
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about 1 year ago
Sounds crunchy to me! I’ll definitely keep an eye on you guys :)
Best of luck with the blog!
about 1 year ago
Thanks Haris :)
about 1 year ago
I am wondering if you guys thought of joining with GreenWhite.org to participate as contributors? Osama Hashmi (of GnW) has been really active in giving coverage to Pakistani startups. One place to rule them all? :)
about 1 year ago
It’s simple. We have our own vision and therefore we’re doing this on our own. Also, having one place to rule them all isn’t the best thing. The more, the merrier :)
about 1 year ago
I have no issues with you starting a blog to cover Pakistani startups. But I thought it might be more benefit if you guys showcased Pakistani startups on GnW as that site is already being read by many individuals.
Goodluck for the future and I hope you guys cover some great startups. :)
about 1 year ago
PakCrunch is not just focused on startups as written above. They are a part of what we want to cover.
Thanks for the wishes.
about 1 year ago
Welcome – Khush Aamdaidh – Sannu da zuwa – Wilkomen – Jee ayaa noo – B-halee karee ayaa – Swaagatham – Pa khair raaghley – Wash aatkey – Bakhair att – Ahlan wa sahlan – Khush geldin
Good stuff! Maybe we should have a hastag for paktech on twitter, etc. and cross-link? Have the feed displayed on a page here, so folks can follow the latest–I am thinking event coverage, and so on.
about 1 year ago
Thanks for the warm welcome :)
and that’s a great idea. I’ll set it up shortly.
about 1 year ago
paktech or pakcrunch? for industry-wide adoption, paktech might be better, then we can ALL get the full feed…