Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with GSMA CEO and Director John Hoffman during the opening ceremony of Mobile World Congress 2025, marking an important engagement for Pakistan at one of the world’s most prominent mobile industry platforms. The meeting placed Pakistan’s digital priorities in a global context, emphasizing how the country aims to strengthen its role in the international mobile and ICT landscape. The discussion centered on major developments shaping the mobile sector worldwide and how Pakistan plans to align its digital strategy with emerging trends in connectivity, mobile services and technology driven growth.
During the conversation, both sides focused on the evolving scope of digital services, expanding connectivity and technology led innovation as essential components for future collaboration. The dialogue reflected interest in identifying areas where Pakistan and GSMA can work together to support the country’s ICT ecosystem, particularly as global demand for mobile based services continues to rise. The minister highlighted that Pakistan’s digital ambitions are closely linked with broader economic objectives, where connectivity and mobile platforms play a vital role in supporting education, business, governance and public services. GSMA’s leadership acknowledged the importance of industry wide cooperation in enabling markets like Pakistan to benefit from advancements across the global mobile sector. This exchange indicated a shared willingness to explore more structured cooperation in areas tied to telecom expansion and digital transformation.
Minister Khawaja briefed GSMA officials on Pakistan’s ongoing reforms and initiatives designed to enhance digital infrastructure and service delivery. She outlined how the government is working on improving access to broadband, encouraging private sector participation and supporting innovation driven solutions within the ICT sector. The discussion also shed light on Pakistan’s efforts to foster an environment where emerging technologies can contribute to development and economic inclusion. The minister highlighted that Pakistan’s digital vision aims to create opportunities through enhanced infrastructure, skill development and industry partnerships that support long term technology growth. The interaction provided GSMA leadership with insights into Pakistan’s policy direction and the steps being taken to strengthen digital systems and frameworks within the country.
Participation in Mobile World Congress 2025 demonstrated Pakistan’s intent to remain connected with global technological conversations and international industry stakeholders. Engagements like this provide Pakistan with visibility in global forums where telecom and mobile industry decisions shape future markets. The meeting also signaled Pakistan’s interest in expanding international cooperation that supports knowledge sharing, industry alignment and innovation in the ICT sector. By taking part in such global events, Pakistan continues to position itself within international networks that influence the development of mobile ecosystems and digital services. The interaction between the minister and GSMA leadership reinforced Pakistan’s commitment to collaborating with international organizations and exploring opportunities that contribute to the country’s digital progress and telecom sector development.
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