A handout said that the Startups ceremony is conducted in Mansehra under the title “Metrix Pakistan Startup Ceremony” whereby held in collaboration with the Directorate of Youth Affairs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & District Administration Mansehra wherein PKR 100000 was paid to outstanding Startups and exhibitors.

Startups that were awarded at the event included several companies that are managed by University Students. Among the startups one could note Hustlers by Asfand Yar – an AI-based program that is aimed at helping young unemployed people create additional income sources – side gigs. The other notable startup availing a similar opportunity is Cultivita founded by Alisha Tahir from the Pak-Austria Institute, Haripur that is using AI in the agriculture industry. Feedare run by Yahya is also designed for those in need, proving a good social justice statement. On the other hand, Basket Maker, a start-up by Noor ul and Mudassir symbolises the actual creativity of local artisans in artising the traditional art works for the modern business world.

Metrix Pakistan Celebrates Startups and Exhibitors at Mansehra Awards Ceremony

These four were chosen as the best performers of Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit 4th Edition held in Mansehra , outperforming with their pitches. Their ideas to design and develop new products and commitment to problem solving called for well deserved cash remuneration.

Metrix Pakistan Celebrates Startups and Exhibitors at Mansehra Awards Ceremony

Besides the startups, the artists and the exhibitors who were involved in the Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit 4th Edition were also awarded with cash prizes.

The Metrix Pakistan’s CEO Hassan Nisar  said, “This ceremony proves how the youth of this country is full of talent and many more people can do wonders in the upcoming years in near future. At Metrix Pakistan, we believe in empowering innovation and in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa we want to focus on startup , basically helping the youth to turn their business ideas into successful businesses, and thus support the growth of KPK economy. 

The Additional Deputy Commissioner of Mansehra, Babar Khan Tanoli presided over the prize distribution ceremony and distributed cash prizes along with shields and certificates amongst the winners. The event was graceful with the presence of District Youth Officer Mansehra Alam Zeb Khan and others including Qaiser Akash Khan, the CEO of Dilijents Systems, Ammad Ali CEO of RankingGrow and Mubasher Rehbar CEO of Rehbar.

This event was organized with the help of and support from the District Administration Mansehra and the Directorate of Youth Affairs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and indicates the concern of the officials of these organizations to help young and talented people to develop their ideas and start their businesses.