H.E. Mr. Mohammad Aamir Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, addressed the Startup Summit Nepal 2026 – “Startups’ Role in Nation Building”, organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal in collaboration with Ms. Shova Gyawali, Chairperson of Nepal Republic Media, in Pokhara, Gandaki Province, on 5 November 2026. Hon. Surendra Raj Pandey, Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, was the Chief Guest. Mr. Dhanraj Acharya, Mayor of Pokhara Metropolitan City, also addressed the Summit. Over 200 entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, academics and senior provincial officials attended. The Ambassador highlighted Pakistan’s initiatives to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and technology-driven growth, encouraging young Nepalis to become entrepreneurs and job creators. He emphasized opportunities to strengthen Pakistan-Nepal cooperation in IT, artificial intelligence, agritech, tourism, education and investment, and called for translating the longstanding friendship and shared cultural heritage of the two countries into stronger economic and entrepreneurial partnerships. He expressed confidence that the Summit would foster meaningful business linkages and further advance bilateral economic cooperation.
