Islamabad, Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, engaged in key discussions on digital transformation, innovation, and the startup ecosystem with GSMA Country Lead Saira Faisal and Group Vice President of E-commerce Gateway Pakistan, Umair Nizam. These meetings underscore Pakistan’s focus on digital progress and the potential for technology to drive national development.

According to Press Information Department, the discussions revolved around the ongoing digitalization efforts in Pakistan, with GSMA’s Saira Faisal outlining the organization’s operations, upcoming programs, and its collaboration with the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT). Minister Shaza Fatima highlighted the importance of digital transformation for the country’s progress, noting the role of innovation and technology in achieving this goal.

Umair Nizam’s meeting with Minister Shaza Fatima focused on the forthcoming tech event, 24th ITCN Asia 2024, demonstrating the significance of technology forums in fostering industry growth and networking. These interactions signal a strong commitment from Pakistan’s IT ministry to leverage digital transformation as a cornerstone for the country’s advancement.