Karachi: Ambassador (R) Farukh Amil, Chair of IPO-Pakistan, emphasized the crucial role of a robust intellectual property system in fostering economic growth, attracting investments, and safeguarding innovations in strategic technologies during a meeting with Ambassador (Retd) Qazi M Khalilullah, Executive Director of the Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the discussion highlighted the necessity of effective intellectual property management for national economic and security interests. Ambassador Amil pointed out the growing importance of intellectual property protection in key areas such as telecommunications, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Ambassador Khalilullah expressed a keen interest in enhancing cooperation between CISSS and IPO-Pakistan to strengthen intellectual property regimes and boost research and development in strategic technologies. He noted that such collaborative efforts would be pivotal in identifying and protecting innovations, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s economic stability and national security.