Stories by Natasha Uderani

The not-terrible state of VC

As the global venture capital world inches upward in dollar value, the race is not particularly suitable for a developing country. Updated 12 Jan, 2026 09:57am

Increasing downloads, decreasing developers

The only thing growing faster than Pakistan’s app downloads is the number of developers deciding it’s easier to build for other markets. Updated 13 Oct, 2025 08:32am

From downloads to dollars

It seems that our infatuation with imported products extends to apps as well. Published 20 May, 2024 08:32am

Making money virtually

Earlier in March, the State Bank reported that over $8.93m was remitted out of Pakistan in the last two years through video chat apps. Published 28 Aug, 2023 08:32am

2021 — the year when Pakistani startups saw an unprecedented growth spurt

Pakistani startups collectively raised a record $365.87m in 2021, 450pc higher than the $66.44m raised in 2020. Updated 14 Apr, 2022 01:06pm

Beyond the startup funding hype

It’s becoming common to see startups go for one round after another every year. Updated 01 Sep, 2021 07:50am

Pakistani startups on a roll as they rake in $120 million in first half of 2021

Recent flurry of foreign investors has helped increase round sizes significantly as 20 of the 35 deals were worth more than $1m. Updated 02 Jul, 2021 02:46pm

Mask Banao wants everyone to make homemade masks to fight coronavirus

What started as a small idea has spawned into a team of over 35 Pakistani students/professionals from 8 countries Published 21 May, 2020 11:55am

Tania Aidrus isn't the first woman in power who mansplainers have tried to discredit

Male journalists apparently think they know more than her, who's an expert with over two decades of experience in tech. Updated 24 Mar, 2020 12:11pm