Each day at the National Incubation Center (NIC) Peshawar consists of identifying problems within the country, and what the young entrepreneurs can do to create a solution, execute it and bring it into the local market.
In a recent visit to NIC Peshawar, Jahanzeb Taj, Chief Business Operating Officer (CBOO) at PTCL met the team and the startup community there and appreciated the efforts of the entire team. He also shared his corporate experiences and gave valuable insight regarding commercial strategies and global trends to the startups at NIC.
He also reviewed several products that are being developed by the startups at NIC and was impressed at the selection of the ideas as they have huge global demand and prospects.
During his visit, he also highlighted the market gaps in the technology that require innovative solutions such as payment gateways and the distribution sector. He encouraged the startups to adopt a proactive approach in their businesses, as the global market is changing very rapidly, and the need arises to evolve and adapt with the changing times.
Furthermore, it is to be noted that in the past, PTCL has collaborated with both NIC Peshawar and Karachi on multiple occasions to empower the startup culture in Pakistan.
In the past, the PTCL management has also participated as panelists to judge the Mentor Idea Review session at NIC Peshawar, where innovative Startups and Founders from KPK presented their business ideas. Moreover, a startup from NIC Peshawar was also invited to the PTCL HQ in Islamabad and guided them to focus on market research and how to position organic peanut butter in the local market, turn it into a viable business and take it forward with a strong marketing, branding and communication strategy
Over the years, PTCL has been successful in providing opportunities to the youth and developing their talents for the future of Pakistan that have been crucial for enhancing quality of life for the citizens.
