By Rana Azeem | Riyadh: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting digital investment and economic growth. Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, addressed the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) General Assembly in Amman, Jordan.
During her speech, Minister Khawaja highlighted Pakistan’s leadership in the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Initiative. This joint effort between Pakistan, the DCO, and the World Economic Forum (WEF) will launch in April 2025. Pakistan will pilot the initiative, which aims to help countries develop digital economy policies and investment strategies globally.
She emphasized the country’s impressive 27% annual growth in the tech sector and the recently introduced Digital Nation Pakistan Act. This comprehensive framework seeks to digitize the economy, governance, and society. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif leads the National Digital Commission, driving the digital-first economy vision.
A key element is Pakistan Stack, a national digital infrastructure designed to create digital identities, streamline governance, and foster a secure, inclusive ecosystem. The initiative involves multi-stakeholder consultations to enhance private sector involvement, investor confidence, and human capital development.
Minister Khawaja also underscored the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in attracting foreign investment through policy stability and regulatory support.
Pakistan will host the first Digital FDI Summit in Islamabad on April 29-30, 2025. The event will gather global investors, policymakers, and tech leaders to explore Pakistan’s growing digital market. Minister Khawaja invited international stakeholders to join the summit and collaborate on shaping the future of digital investment.
