Computerworld Pakistan is proud to be a Technology Media Partner for the P@SHA ICT Awards 2026, supporting Pakistan’s premier technology recognition platform that celebrates innovation, creativity and excellence across the country’s IT and IT-enabled services sector. Organized by Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), the 22nd edition of the awards aims to recognize outstanding technology solutions, products, services and initiatives while providing Pakistani innovators an opportunity to compete on international platforms through the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards.
The P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 are built around the theme “Recognize. Celebrate. Elevate.” and continue the tradition of highlighting achievements from startups, enterprises, students and technology professionals contributing to Pakistan’s growing digital ecosystem. The awards platform provides participants with opportunities to showcase their innovations, receive mentorship from industry experts, improve their pitches and gain visibility among local and global technology stakeholders. Applications are open across multiple categories designed to represent different areas of technology advancement, including Consumer, Inclusion & Community Services, Industrial, Business Services, Public Sector, Students, Technology, Cross Categories, Services and Game of the Year. Applicants can explore category details and submission requirements through the official P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 categories portal.
Through this partnership, Computerworld Pakistan will support wider awareness and coverage of the achievements, developments and success stories emerging from Pakistan’s technology sector. The awards serve as the national gateway for Pakistani IT products and services to compete at APICTA, connecting local innovators with international recognition opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to present their solutions before international judges representing diverse economies across the Asia Pacific region, while shortlisted applicants will also receive guidance and mentorship to strengthen their submissions. The application process includes selecting a suitable category, preparing a detailed pitch, submitting applications before the deadline and participating in evaluation and mentorship activities for shortlisted candidates.
P@SHA, the representative association of Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled services industry, has been supporting industry growth, policy advocacy and global recognition for Pakistani technology companies since its registration in 1992. The association represents a large network of member companies and maintains international connections with organizations including World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) and Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA). Over more than two decades, P@SHA ICT Awards have created a platform for recognizing technology excellence and connecting Pakistan’s innovators with new opportunities across local and international markets.
The P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 will follow a structured evaluation process, with applications reviewed through the judging cycle before the awards ceremony scheduled in Karachi in September 2026. The deadline for submissions has been extended to August 15, 2026, allowing companies, startups, students and technology professionals to participate in Pakistan’s leading ICT recognition initiative. With Computerworld Pakistan joining as Technology Media Partner, the collaboration aims to highlight the contributions of Pakistan’s technology community and provide greater visibility to organizations and individuals shaping the country’s digital future. More information about applications, categories and resources is available through the official P@SHA ICT Awards website.
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