Islamabad, Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, declared Pakistan as an ideal investment destination during the UAE-Pakistan Tech Collaboration’s Round Table Session in Abu Dhabi. The session, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, featured prominent tech leaders from both countries and focused on enhancing tech cooperation and investment.
According to Press Information Department, Minister Khawaja emphasized the ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and highlighted the extensive digitalization initiatives across various sectors in Pakistan. She pointed out that the IT sector remains a top priority for the government, which is actively promoting private sector involvement in the digital transformation of the economy, governance, and society. This strategy, as per Prime Minister Sharif’s directive, aims to ensure the successful integration of digital technologies led predominantly by the private sector.
The session also saw the signing of three significant agreements between Pakistani and UAE tech companies, aiming to bolster tech collaboration and business between the two nations. These partnerships involve major firms like Labware Arabia, Maison Consulting, Info Tech Group, 800 Inc Holdings, and Minsait (INDRA) Spain, highlighting the session’s role in fostering tangible business outcomes.