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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to strengthen digital partnership: State Minister

The LEAP 2025 event, held under the theme “Into New Worlds,” aims to expand business networking and investment opportunities in the tech sector
 

Pakistan keen to strengthen digital partnership with Saudi Arabia: State Minister

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are set to enhance their digital and economic partnership, focusing on innovation and investment in key technology sectors, according to Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication. She made these remarks at the LEAP 2025 technology event in Riyadh.

The LEAP 2025 event, held under the theme “Into New Worlds,” aims to expand business networking and investment opportunities in the tech sector. During her speech, Shaza Fatima emphasized the growing collaboration between the two countries and Pakistan’s commitment to harnessing technology for economic growth.

She shared that Pakistan’s IT exports have risen by 28%, reaching $1.86 billion, reflecting the sector’s strong expansion. Fatima also highlighted the Digital Nation Act 2025 as a transformative initiative poised to reshape Pakistan’s digital economy.

 

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The minister further announced that Islamabad will soon host the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) Forum, inviting global investors to explore Pakistan's rapidly growing digital landscape. She stressed Pakistan’s desire for a strong tech partnership under Saudi Vision 2030, urging Saudi investors to consider opportunities in fintech, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

“This is a golden opportunity for digital investment and technological collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia,” Fatima said, emphasizing that Pakistan offers world-class digital services and lucrative investment prospects.

She also noted that Pakistan is making its largest-ever presence at LEAP 2025, with over 100 tech companies and 1,000 participants attending the event. “We’re not just signing MoUs; we’re securing real economic growth through strategic agreements,” she added.

The minister credited the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) as a vital partner in Pakistan's digital progress and praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership in fostering an environment conducive to digital growth and foreign investment.

 

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Shaza Fatima also acknowledged the significant role played by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in improving Pakistan's investment landscape. She emphasized that SIFC’s efforts have simplified business processes and attracted international investors.

The Pakistan-Saudi Business Forum at LEAP 2025 featured key participation from DCO Secretary General Deemah AlYahya, senior Saudi government officials, and a large delegation of Pakistani and Saudi business leaders.

As Pakistan continues to position itself as a key player in the global digital economy, the minister reaffirmed the country’s commitment to fostering innovation, expanding its IT sector, and strengthening international partnerships.

Source: APP

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