PASHA held a productive meeting with HBL in Dubai on October 15, 2025, to explore areas of collaboration and mutual facilitation between Pakistan’s technology industry and the financial sector. The meeting brought together key representatives from both organizations, including P@SHA Chairman Sajjad Syed, Director Brand and Global Outreach Kheezran Khan, Farhan Talib, Head of International Banking at HBL, and Tipu Raza, National Sales Head IT–ITeS and Freelance Business at HBL. The discussion focused on identifying opportunities to strengthen industry-bank cooperation and support the sustainable growth of Pakistan’s rapidly expanding IT ecosystem.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of developing a stronger framework for collaboration between financial institutions and the tech industry. This partnership aims to facilitate better access to financial solutions for IT companies and freelancers while improving payment channels that support international business operations. The conversation also explored ways to streamline banking procedures for technology firms, enhance payment facilitation for IT exports, and design new financial products that address the specific needs of the technology sector. By working together, P@SHA and HBL hope to create an enabling environment that nurtures growth, increases competitiveness, and strengthens Pakistan’s global technology footprint.
The dialogue also touched upon the potential for HBL to play a larger role in supporting Pakistan’s digital economy by offering customized financial services and digital solutions for IT and ITeS companies. P@SHA representatives highlighted the importance of promoting ease of doing business and ensuring that the country’s tech firms have the financial infrastructure necessary to operate efficiently on a global scale. This includes initiatives related to cross-border payments, digital account management, and international trade facilitation for exporters. Both organizations recognized that effective industry-bank partnerships can drive economic value by aligning financial innovation with the evolving needs of the IT sector.
This meeting marked a continuation of P@SHA’s ongoing efforts to build stronger industry linkages and foster collaboration with key stakeholders to enhance Pakistan’s position as a technology-driven economy. HBL’s participation reflects the growing commitment of financial institutions to support the country’s digital transformation journey and contribute to the development of a sustainable technology ecosystem. By bridging the gap between finance and innovation, this partnership aims to unlock new growth avenues, empower local businesses, and create more opportunities for Pakistan’s technology community to thrive globally.
Through such engagements, P@SHA continues to advocate for strategic partnerships that advance the national digital agenda and promote a more inclusive ecosystem for IT companies and entrepreneurs. The collaboration with HBL highlights a shared vision of building a connected, financially inclusive, and globally competitive digital Pakistan.
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