Pakistani startup funding in Q1 2025 hits just $196,000 across three deals, reflecting investor caution.Only one of the deals was publicly disclosed, with Bank Alfalah investing $196,000 in fintech player Qist Bazaar.Gender distribution of startup founders securing funding in Q1 stands at 2:1 in favor of men.Experts cautiously optimistic that Pakistani startup funding could rebound in late 2025 with improved macroeconomic conditions and regulatory reforms.