{
  "id": 12261778,
  "title": "Zohaib becomes first Pakistani to be elected ASOCIO vice-chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/zohaib-becomes-first-pakistani-to-be-elected-asocio-vice-chairman",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:18:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442770/zohaib-becomes-first-pakistani-to-be-elected-asocio-vice-chairman"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a remarkable milestone for Pakistan's technology industry, Muhammad Zohaib Khan, the former Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO). This historic appointment marks Zohaib Khan as the first Pakistani to hold this esteemed position in ASOCIO's more than two and a half decades of involvement with countries across the region.\n\nA recipient of the Pride of Pakistan award, Khan's election highlights the growing significance, innovation, and global competitiveness of Pakistan's digital ecosystem. ASOCIO, a leading regional ICT federation comprising approximately 26 economies in Asia and Oceania, serves as a vital connector for cross-border collaboration, digital policy discussions, and industry development.\n\nSpeaking about his election, Zohaib Khan expressed his pride for Pakistan and its IT sector, emphasizing that he will focus on enhancing Pakistan's presence within this ecosystem, forging international partnerships, and expanding opportunities for Pakistani IT companies and professionals in global markets. Khan's leadership is anticipated to further propel Pakistan's software export growth, enable international joint ventures, and further solidify the country's position as a rapidly emerging regional tech hub.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, prominent IT industry leader and former Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), Muhammad Zohaib Khan, has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), an IT industry alliance of 26 countries. This historic appointment makes Zohaib Khan the first-ever…",
  "key_points": [
    "Muhammad Zohaib Khan elected ASOCIO vice-chairman, first Pakistani in role",
    "Recipient of Pride of Pakistan award, highlights Pakistan's growing tech significance",
    "Focus on enhancing Pakistan's presence, expanding global opportunities"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Zohaib Khan's election as ASOCIO vice-chairman signifies Pakistan's growing digital competitiveness and may boost its software export growth and global tech partnerships.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}