Tech Desk 
May 13, 2025
Pakistani tech startups have gained an overwhelming ground internationally at a time when cybersecurity challenges have become more potent than ever. At the recently held GISEC 2025 expo, all seven Pakistani tech startups reached the semi-finals of the pitch competition, a nod to their commendable prowess.
Sponsored by Ignite, National Technology Fund, under the IT ministry, the budding entrepreneurs representing Pakistan left an undeniable impact on the world. These startups highlighted the growing strength of tech startups in Pakistan, especially in the realm of cybersecurity.
Startups like Securitanium showcased AI-powered email security solutions designed to identify phishing attempts by analysing the content, IPs, and domains.
“More than 80% of cyber attacks are caused by phishing emails despite having email gateway protection,” said Waqar Ahmed, CEO of Securitanium, according to Business Recorder.
Not only does our AI solution detect threats, it also removes them, said CEO Waqar Ahmed, while announcing a distribution deal with a Gulf-based IT company which is operating in many countries.
Similarly, ComplianceMachine.ai, founded by Muhammad Ali Inayat, stood out for its AI-driven compliance automation tools. Inayat touched upon the growing demand for data protection across the Gulf, where new laws like the Personal Data Protection Act have made compliance more difficult.
Other Pakistani tech startups at GISEC 2025 showcased solutions for smart device protection, a nod to Pakistan’s capability in developing next-gen security tools.
The GISEC 2025 expo proved that tech startups in Pakistan have the potential to win a global stage and solve real-world problems.
