Islamabad – Today, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoIT&T), and the GSM Association (GSMA) unveiled the ‘Digital Nation Pakistan’ initiative and the country’s first Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy at the Digital Nation Summit 2024.
This summit, organized by GSMA, aims to promote industry discussions, regional collaboration, and the role of mobile technology in creating sustainable and inclusive digital ecosystems. The event brought together key technology stakeholders and government officials to discuss and push forward Pakistan’s digital transformation.
Federal Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, highlighted the importance of digitalization for Pakistan’s future growth. He praised the PTA, GSMA, and other stakeholders for their collaborative efforts and emphasized the government’s commitment to providing equal digital access and opportunities.
Minister of State for IT&T, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, outlined the measures under the Prime Minister’s guidance to promote digital advancement nationwide, emphasizing the government’s proactive approach to ensuring widespread digital inclusion.
Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman, reaffirmed the authority’s dedication to enhancing connectivity and introducing advanced technological services. He also presented Pakistan’s first Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy, aimed at empowering women and closing the gender gap in the tech industry.
Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA, spoke about Pakistan’s upcoming digital revolution and affirmed GSMA’s support for the nation’s digital goals. He highlighted the importance of events like the Digital Nation Summit in shaping Pakistan’s ICT future.
Lara Dewar, Chief Marketing Officer at GSMA, commended Pakistan’s progress and stressed the need for inclusion, investment, and partnerships as essential to building a successful digital nation. She encouraged Pakistan to use these pillars to drive digital transformation.