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Pakistan Highlights Cybersecurity As Catalyst For Innovation At Global Cybersecurity Forum Riyadh

  • October 8, 2025
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At the Global Cybersecurity Forum held in Riyadh, Shaza Khawaja underscored Pakistan’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity as a national priority, framing it as not just a defensive measure but a powerful enabler of innovation and collaboration. Speaking to a diverse audience of policymakers, security experts, and technology leaders, she highlighted that Pakistan is transitioning from a reactive stance on cybersecurity toward a proactive, forward-looking strategy aimed at strengthening its digital infrastructure and global partnerships.

Khawaja stated that cybersecurity must be viewed as an engine for innovation and sustainable growth, rather than a constraint on digital progress. She emphasized that protecting national systems, critical infrastructure, and data assets is central to building trust in technology, which in turn fuels economic resilience and international cooperation. By positioning cybersecurity as a strategic priority, Pakistan aims to foster a secure environment where innovation can thrive and partnerships can flourish.

The Riyadh forum brought together thought leaders and representatives from across the Middle East and beyond to discuss evolving cyber threats, the importance of cross-border data protection, and strategies for building secure digital ecosystems. In this context, Khawaja’s remarks reflected Pakistan’s readiness to take a more active role in global cybersecurity dialogue and to contribute to shaping policies that safeguard emerging digital economies. She acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s leadership in convening such initiatives, noting that shared goals between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia extend beyond technology into broader regional stability and economic cooperation.

Her address resonated with the forum’s overarching message — that a secure digital environment is foundational to innovation and national progress. Pakistan’s growing participation in international technology forums demonstrates its recognition of cybersecurity as a core component of national development. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the country’s policymakers and technology experts are working toward integrating robust cybersecurity frameworks into public and private sector operations.

Khawaja’s statement, “From disruption to defense, Pakistan is ready to lead,” encapsulated the nation’s evolving mindset — one that sees cybersecurity not as a barrier, but as a bridge to innovation and collaboration. The event reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to global digital security efforts and its readiness to partner with allies like Saudi Arabia in building a safer, more connected digital future.

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