Shaza Fatima Khawaja urges Saudi tech companies to explore opportunities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 06 (SABAH): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with the visiting delegation of Saudi IT companies here on Monday.
While talking to Saudi tech companies’ delegation, the Minister of State for IT commended the initiative aimed at nurturing a cooperative and welcoming environment for Saudi businesses entering the Pakistani market. “We are dedicated to offering a stable and supportive framework. We encourage all Saudi companies to explore opportunities for partnerships and joint ventures (JVs),” stated Shaza Fatima.
The state minister urged Saudi delegation to capitalize on the synergies between Pakistani technical proficiency and the access to the Saudi market, accompanied by the potential for valuable investments. Ms. Tania Aidirus, Convener Digital Pakistan Committee, Additional Secretary MoITT, Ms. Aisha Humera Moriani and Member Telecom Muhammad Jahanzeb Rahim were also present in the meeting.
Meanwhile a high-level World Bank delegation led by Martin Raiser, South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) for World Bank called on Shaza Fatima Khawaja in her office on Monday. Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication welcomed the WB delegation in her office, and during the meeting detailed discussion was held on Pakistan’s digital transformation journey, digital economy, connectivity, 5G and Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP). Federal Secretary Ministry of IT & Telecom, Capt. (Retd) Muhammad Mahmood and Ms. Tania Aidrus, Convener of Digital Pakistan Committee, were also present in the meeting.
While talking to delegation, Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the government of Pakistan is committed for the digitalization as the country is moving on the path of digital transformation. She said that Digital Pakistan Policy is paving the way Pakistan’s digital transformation journey to the next level. Shaza Fatima said that the vision of the government for digital Pakistan is to bring social and economic prosperity and citizens empowerment through digital transformation. She said that under the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan private sector is being extended full support. Private sector is being provided enabling environment to take lead in digitalization process in the country.
Talking about Digital Economy Enhancement Project, Minister of State for IT said that DEEP will be completed within the timeline. The WB delegation appreciated the efforts for digitalization in the country and the two sides agreed to continue collaboration regarding the implementation of the different phases of DEEP.
The meeting was also attended by Member Telecom Muhammad Jahanzeb Rahim, Member IT Syed Junaid Imam, and DG International Coordination Syed Jawwad Ali Sherazi.