ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and UAE Ambassador Salem Alzaabi on Thursday discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in digital infrastructure and technology-driven innovation, including stronger engagement with the Pakistani diaspora, the IT ministry said in a statement.
Pakistan has recently attempted to modernize its economy by accelerating IT exports and expanding digital services to attract foreign investment. The government has been strengthening digital infrastructure via partnerships with Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, supporting local tech startups and improving skills in areas such as AI, cybersecurity and cloud computing.
Alzaabi met Khawaja in Islamabad, where the two discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in information and communication technologies, emerging technologies, and digital transformation, the IT ministry said.
“During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for collaboration in Pakistan’s digital development initiatives including technology-driven innovation, digital infrastructure and capacity building,” the ministry said.
“Both sides agreed that stronger engagement with the Pakistani tech diaspora can further accelerate cross-border partnerships and digital growth.”
