Shehbaz calls on global stakeholders to support Pakistan’s IT sector

ISLAMABAD: Praising the $700 million pledges in new foreign investment in the Information Technology (IT) sector, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on international stakeholders to continue supporting Pakistan’s journey as it was ready to lead the global digital economy.

He was addressing Tuesday’s Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI-2025) Conference. The conference, attended by global tech leaders, investors, and innovation champions, marked a significant step in Pakistan’s emergence as a key player in the global digital economy.

In his keynote address, the prime minister shared insights from his four decades in public service, observing the sea change in global dynamics driven by digital transformation.

He also announced a new partnership with global technology giant Huawei, which will train 200,000 boys and girls annually. He said in March, Pakistan received a record-breaking $4.1 billion in foreign remittances, signalling growing trust in the country’s digital potential.

We’re not just building a digital economy, we’re creating a digital Pakistan. From transforming agriculture through AI to expanding exports with smart technology, this is the moment for global investors to join us, he said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended his felicitations to Mark Joseph Carney on his election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their success.

In a related development, the prime minister commended the security forces officials on the successful operation against terrorists in District Kech, Balochistan.