Startup Pakistan media bias and reliability
Startup Pakistan is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 17 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Startup Pakistan biased?
Startup Pakistan is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Startup Pakistan left or right?
Startup Pakistan is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Startup Pakistan reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Startup Pakistan. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Startup Pakistan has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Startup Pakistan’s own report linked underneath.
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
Startup Pakistan reported it asNew Cat Species "Leopardus Tilcayo" Discovered for the First Time in More Than 100 Years (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
US drone manufacturer Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army, which includes an initial order for drone-related systems. The company is also slated to merge with Aureus Greenway Holdings, a firm in which Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump hold a significant stake.
Startup Pakistan reported it asPakistan Army to Buy Dr0nes from US Company, Deal Signed! (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration condemned the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The statement called for zero tolerance towards state-sponsored cross-border terrorism and reaffirmed the commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms.
Startup Pakistan reported it asActivation of Makkah Defence Pact? PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince to Meet as Regional Tension Escalate (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
Startup Pakistan reported it asPassenger Ship Carrying 243 People Goes Missing in Indonesia (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
Startup Pakistan reported it asiPhone Launches Its First Ever Foldable Phone And Calls It iPhone Duo (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
Startup Pakistan reported it asiPhone Launches Its First Ever Foldable Phone And Calls It iPhone Duo (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced on Tuesday they seized a U.S. unmanned submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The Guards described the drone as highly advanced and equipped with the latest technology. The incident occurs amid the ongoing Middle East war and existing blockades.
Startup Pakistan reported it asIran Claims To Seize US Navy Submersible Near Strait Of Hormuz (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $800 million sale of military helicopters and related equipment to Iraq. The deal aims to enhance Iraq's defence capabilities and is expected to involve Bell Textron as the main contractor.
Startup Pakistan reported it asUS Approves $800 Million Helicopter Military Sale to Iraq (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
A Pakistani nurse who rescued a newborn from a hospital fire that killed 14 infants will receive a national award. Razia Noreen entered the nursery and emerged with the baby in seconds before the room deteriorated catastrophically. An inquiry led to the suspension of eight officials.
Startup Pakistan reported it asPM Shehbaz Sharif Approves Sitara-i-Khidmat for Nurse who Saved Baby in PIMS F!re (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
India has signed an agreement to purchase the US-made Javelin anti-tank missile system. The $45.7 million deal is expected to enhance bilateral defence ties and create opportunities for joint production.
Startup Pakistan reported it asFear of Pakistan? India Signs Deal with US to Buy Anti-Tank Miss_ile Systems (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about regional developments. Munir is expected to visit Tehran shortly, continuing Pakistan's mediation efforts between the US and Iran, whose direct talks have stalled.
Startup Pakistan reported it asUS Desperate for Iran Peace Deal Again? Field Marshal Asim Munir Again Ready to Visit Iran (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
The United Arab Emirates announced a full suspension of trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran on 18 August 2026, citing regional escalation after Iranian ballistic missiles were detected targeting maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not claimed responsibility for the attacks on UAE state-owned ADNOC vessels.
Startup Pakistan reported it asUAE Cuts Trade and Financial Transactions with Iran (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August, pledging that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all. US President Donald Trump welcomed the pact on Truth Social, describing it as a major move toward collective security in the Middle East.
Startup Pakistan reported it as"Wow! This is a Big, Bold and Important First Step:" Donald Trump About Makkah Defense Pact (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
The US Central Command diverted 53 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, disabled two, and boarded two others as part of a blockade against Iran. Over 30 ships were allowed passage for humanitarian aid, while the US Treasury targeted digital asset platforms linked to Iranian entities.
Startup Pakistan reported it asPakistan Receives Qatar LNG Cargo After Weeks of Hormuz Disruption (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations with Iran would be 'messy' and 'take some time', describing Iranians as 'extremely difficult people'. President Donald Trump claimed a deal to reopen the Hormuz Strait was 'right around the corner', while Iran's president said communicating with its leader was 'very difficult'.
Startup Pakistan reported it asOman Deal is in 'FinalStages' but US Must Act to Open Hormuz, Iran (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
Donald Trump warned Iran that the US would launch major strikes unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, while Axios reported an interim deal was near. Oil prices fell below $80 a barrel after US officials expressed hope for a resolution, though no centre-rated outlet covered the story.
Startup Pakistan reported it asUS, Iran and Oman Agree to Reopen Strait of Hormuz for 60 Days (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed progress in negotiations with Iran and Oman to increase commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though no final agreement has been reached. Qatar and Pakistan are mediating, with a Saudi source suggesting a deal could be announced within days.
Startup Pakistan reported it asUS, Iran and Oman Agree to Reopen Strait of Hormuz for 60 Days (opens Startup Pakistan in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Startup Pakistan. We asked on 5 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Startup Pakistan.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- startuppakistan.com.pk
- Seen publishing on
- startuppakistan.com.pk
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 17
- Reports listed
- 17
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
17 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Startup Pakistan has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 17 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Startup Pakistan: its report arrived a median of 34 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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