IT minister showcases digital transformation in Riyadh
IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja meets Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, president of the Saudi Data and AI Authority.—APP • Shaza Fatima Khawaja stresses innovation, strong institutions and private-sector leadership as key drivers of digital growth • Calls for execution of measurable KPIs for successful transformation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza…
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlighted Pakistan's digital transformation efforts at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh. Khawaja emphasized innovation, robust institutions, and private-sector leadership as the cornerstones of digital growth. She emphasized the need for measurable KPIs to ensure successful digital transformation.
Pakistan's digital transformation was anchored in legislation, such as the Digital Nation Pakistan Act, which established the National Digital Commission and Pakistan Digital Authority. The minister also highlighted investments in connectivity, special technology zones, and reduced taxation for the IT sector. She noted that Pakistan's success stemmed from sound policymaking and strong institutions, creating an enabling environment for the private sector to drive growth.
Khawaja stressed the importance of a dedicated central digital agency to translate policy into effective execution and stressed the need for discipline and measurable KPIs to keep large-scale digital transformation focused.
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