Uplifting People by Investing in Digital Ecosystem of Pakistan

Joined October 2021
According to Gallup’s 2026 data, 40% of Pakistani workers experience frequent daily sadness, nearly twice the worldwide average of 23%. Read the full blog 🔗 daftarkhwan.com/post/signs-y… Daftarkhwan | Coworking | Take The Lead
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We’re pleased to host @MAneesKhawaja2, Co-founder at @GroundUpPK, Director/Owner at Mahmood Group, and CEO at MG Apparel, at Paklaunch UNConference 2026 on April 29–30, 2026, taking place at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. A premier, closed-door gathering bringing together visionary founders, global investors, regulators, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of venture capital, innovation, and entrepreneurship across emerging markets. As a leader across groundUp, Mahmood Group, and MG Apparel, Anees Khawaja is focused on driving industrial transformation and sustainable innovation. His work centers around integrating cutting-edge technology with traditional manufacturing and venture building, helping businesses scale by embracing digital disruption and ESG-led growth. With deep expertise in global trade, textile manufacturing, and early-stage startup ecosystems, Anees has been instrumental in bridging the gap between legacy industries and the future of tech-enabled entrepreneurship—empowering the next generation of builders through groundUp. Through his diverse leadership, Anees is playing a key role in driving industrial evolution and supporting the growth of resilient, innovation-led business ecosystems across emerging markets. At Paklaunch UNConference’26, Anees joins a curated room of global investors and high-growth founders to discuss industrial innovation, the intersection of traditional and digital economies, and building scalable ventures in a global market. Where innovation meets investment. 🔗 Register now: Link in Bio #UNConference26 #Paklaunch #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Startups
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Here’s to the women building the future. 🚀 This Women’s Day, we celebrate the founders, builders & innovators who are turning ideas into impactful startups. The future is being built today & women are building it. #GroundUp #WomensDay #iwd2026 #WomenFounders #WomenInStartups
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We’re honored to host Anees Khawaja, CEO & Managing Partner of GroundUp and CEO of Mahmood Group of Industries | MG Apparel, at Paklaunch UNConference 25.2, taking place on November 15–16, 2025, at The Al-Faisaliah Tower, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. #SaudiArabia #InnovationSummit
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We're thrilled to introduce the incredible Gold Sponsors powering the vision and reach of UNConference 25.2! @myco_io @Invest_Daman #UNConference25Riyadh #Paklaunch #GoldSponsors #EventPartners #InnovationEcosystem #ThankYouSponsors #CollaborationInAction
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Exciting times ahead! We're joining @paklaunchdotcom UNConference 25.2 🚀 We're passionate about partnering with visionary founders to build scalable, impactful ventures. #GroundUp #PakLaunch #UNConference25 #Riyadh #VentureCapital #SaudiArabia #Startups #Innovation #tech
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GroundUp retweeted
We’re proud to be part of the C3 Net-Zero Catalyst Accelerator powered by HSBC. At Demo Day in Dubai, our CEO Salaal Hasan showcased AhyaOS & Tawazun, AI-powered tools driving climate action across enterprises. @HSBC #Reenliven
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Act like a woman - bold, brilliant and unstoppable. #daftarkhwan #coworking #takethelead #bethechange #accelerateaction #iwd2025 #womensday
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GroundUp retweeted
Pakistan's journey to global climate benchmarks advances with SECP's IFRS S1 & S2 adoption. AhyaOS is here to support enterprises with seamless compliance and transparency. #IFRS #SECP #AcceleratetoNetZero
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GroundUp retweeted
Thrilled to partner with @MGApparelPK to accelerate their net-zero journey! With AhyaOS, MG Apparel will streamline emissions management and support SBTi goals. Together, we're driving sustainable innovation for a greener future! 💡Discover More ⬇ ahya.ai/press-releases/ahya-… #AcceleratetoNetZero
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Cheers to a year of innovation and progress! GroundUp is committed to empowering startups and entrepreneurs to reach new heights! #GroundUp #NewYear #NewYearVibes #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurs #Founders #Multan #Pakistan
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GroundUp retweeted
Welcome to the team! Excited to have Usman Narejo on board as our Lead, Carbon Markets, driving innovation in Voluntary Carbon Markets. Passionate about climate tech? Join Ahya! 📧 [email protected] #AcceleratetoNetZero #OffsettoBalance #ClimateAction
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On this Day, we celebrate the visionary leadership & entrepreneurial spirit that drives progress. At GroundUp, we are committed to supporting startups & empowering entrepreneurs to shape the future 🇵🇰🚀 #QuaidEAzamDay #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #Innovation #startup
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Season's Greetings from GroundUp Team! May the new year bring exciting opportunities, growth, and success to all the founders and visionaries out there. 🎄🚀 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #InvestingInTheFuture #EmpowerTheFuture
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GroundUp retweeted
Our CEO, Salaal Hasan, joined @RabeelWarraich at the @FSF_Dubai to discuss VC-driven innovation, MENAP’s renewable tech potential, de-risking climate ventures, & cross-regional collaboration to scale climate solutions. #AcceleratetoNetZero #FSF24
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Pakistan's startup ecosystem: challenges & opportunities! $37M funding in 2024, but gender disparity persists. Women-led startups on the rise, but more support needed dawn.com/news/amp/1879078 #startups #genderparity #StartupSuccess #entrepreneurs #DigitalInnovation #Pakistan
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Aleesa Mukhtiar, a rising star, trains at GroundUp Sports! Aleesa's hard work paid off - she's in Pakistan's National Under-19 squad! Thanks to our GroundUp Cricket Coaches & Staff! Let's support Aleesa & Team Pakistan 🇵🇰 U19! #GroundUpSports #Cricket #PakistanU19 #Pakistan – at Multan, Pakistan
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2025 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to host you all in the new year! #GlobalMeetups #2025Goals #NetworkingEvents #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PakistaniDiaspora #NewYear2025 #GlobalConnections
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GroundUp retweeted
We are pleased to launch 𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘇𝘂𝗻 at @COP29_AZ, our digital Voluntary Carbon Marketplace purpose-built for MENAP's enterprises and project developers, enabling buying, selling, and trading of verified carbon offsets. Simplifying access to climate finance with measurable impact. 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 1.2 𝘵𝘊𝘖2𝘦. #OffsetToBalance #Tawazun #Ahya
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GroundUp retweeted
Thrilled to partner with @KPMG to transform climate reporting & ESG assurance in MENAP! Together, we’re driving accurate GHG data, transparent reports, & effective decarbonization for a sustainable future. 💡Discover More ⬇ ahya.ai/press-releases/ahya-… @KPMG | @KPMG_PK #AcceleratetoNetZero #OffsettoBalance #COP29 #ClimateAction #Sustainability
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