Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja held a meeting with the Islamic Development Bank to discuss potential areas of cooperation aimed at supporting Pakistan’s digital development and technology focused growth objectives. The engagement centered on enhancing collaboration with an international development partner that has been involved in supporting technology and infrastructure initiatives across various regions. The discussion reflected Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its digital ecosystem and identify avenues that can contribute to a more connected and inclusive national technology framework. The meeting highlighted the importance of international support in accelerating progress in areas linked to digital transformation and innovation driven development.
During the interaction, the Minister emphasized Pakistan’s priorities in expanding digital access, improving connectivity, and fostering an environment that encourages the adoption of emerging technologies. She noted that the country is working toward the development of a more resilient and modern digital infrastructure that can enable broader participation in the digital economy. The conversation with the Islamic Development Bank focused on exploring how strategic cooperation could support programs related to digital inclusion, skills development, and technology led opportunities. The Minister underscored the significance of partnerships that can help enable long term progress in key sectors such as e-governance, ICT capacity building, and innovation driven services. The bank’s representatives shared interest in understanding Pakistan’s evolving digital landscape and the areas where support could contribute to sustained development outcomes.
The meeting also touched upon the broader goal of promoting a technology supported ecosystem that can improve access to services for citizens across different regions. The Minister highlighted that strengthening digital infrastructure can play an important role in connecting underserved communities and improving access to opportunities in education, employment, entrepreneurship and public services. The dialogue pointed toward the need for cooperation that aligns with Pakistan’s priorities for inclusive digital growth, while supporting initiatives that focus on innovation, digital literacy, and technology based development models. The exchange reflected a shared perspective on the role of digital connectivity in shaping economic participation and expanding access to information and services.
According to the Ministry, the engagement with the Islamic Development Bank is part of a continued effort to develop relationships with international stakeholders that can offer technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and potential financial support for Pakistan’s digital sector. The interaction acknowledged the potential benefits that global partnerships can bring to national efforts aimed at modernizing ICT infrastructure and promoting innovation led opportunities. The Minister reiterated that Pakistan aims to work with partners that can help advance the country’s digital ambitions and contribute to a more collaborative and forward moving technology environment. The meeting signaled an interest in exploring future discussions that may support Pakistan’s digital priorities through targeted cooperation and shared objectives related to connectivity, technology adoption, and innovation driven development.
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