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Federal and Sindh Government Move to Align National and Provincial Digital Agendas

September 1, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

KARACHI — Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja led a high-level delegation to meet Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, marking a crucial step toward building an integrated national digital ecosystem.

The briefing detailed the Pakistan Digital Authority’s (PDA) mandate under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025: executing the National Digital Masterplan, advancing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and laying down nationwide frameworks for data governance and artificial intelligence.

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Boost Tech Ties: Shaza Fatima Meets NTDP CEO Ibrahim Neyaz

September 1, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja held a high-level meeting with Mr. Ibrahim Neyaz, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Program (NTDP), to deepen bilateral cooperation in technology, innovation, and startup ecosystems.

The meeting focused on advancing the joint Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Technology and Startup Exchange Programme, designed to create cross-border opportunities for entrepreneurs, facilitate technology transfer, and integrate Pakistani tech talent with Saudi Arabia’s expanding digital market.

PDA and KPITB Partner to Accelerate Pakistan’s Intergovernmental Digital Transformation

August 4, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD — In a major step toward unifying Pakistan’s national digital agenda, the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) hosted Dr. Akif Khan, Managing Director of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB), at its headquarters to discuss intergovernmental coordination and provincial integration.

Minister Shaza Fatima Highlights Infrastructure, Growth at Digital Pakistan 2030 Roundtable

July 31, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja addressed policymakers, corporate leaders, and international delegates at the Digital Pakistan 2030 Ministerial Roundtable held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad.

Shaza Fatima Khawaja Highlights Pakistan as Gateway for Regional Connectivity at CAREC-ADB Digital Corridor Meeting

July 31, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja will address the Digital Corridor Consultation Meeting hosted by the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), emphasizing Pakistan’s strategic position as the digital gateway for Central Asia and the broader region.

Digital Infrastructure Key to Defending Sovereignty in Fake News Era, Says Dr. Sohail Munir at NDU

July 20, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD — Establishing truth in the digital age requires robust national infrastructure alongside traditional journalism, argued Dr. Sohail Munir during the 16th National Media Workshop hosted at the National Defence University (NDU).

Watershed Moment: Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit Record-Breaking $4.6 Billion in FY2025-26

July 18, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

Watershed Moment: Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit Record-Breaking .6 Billion in FY2025-26

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Solidifying its status as the crown jewel of the national service economy, Pakistan’s information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports closed the fiscal year 2025-26 at a historic $4.6 billion.

According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the sector achieved a phenomenal 21% year-on-year growth, surging past last year’s $3.8 billion mark. With this milestone, technology has firmly cemented its position as by far the largest services export category in the country, accounting for nearly 46% of total service-related foreign exchange inflows.

PAKISTAN JOINS WORLD ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COOPERATION ORGANIZATION (WAICO) AS FOUNDING MEMBER IN SHANGHAI

July 16, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

SHANGHAI / ISLAMABAD — Marking a historic milestone in its technological journey, Pakistan has officially become a founding member of the newly established World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO).

Pakistan Forges Global Tech Alliances at Geneva Digital Week; Focuses on AI and Digital Infrastructure

July 8, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

GENEVA / ISLAMABAD — In a major push to accelerate Pakistan’s digital economy, Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja engaged in a series of high-level ministerial and United Nations meetings during Day 1 of the Geneva Digital Week and Global Dialogue.

The summit served as a strategic platform for Pakistan to reaffirm its commitment to international digital cooperation, focusing heavily on cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, and cross-border tech ecosystems.

Pakistan, Türkiye Signal New Era of Economic Cooperation with Focus on Digital Corridor and SIFC

July 4, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISTANBUL — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, alongside Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has initiated high-level diplomatic and corporate engagements in Istanbul, aimed at forging a robust digital partnership and driving strategic investment between Pakistan and Türkiye.