Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has expressed the government’s firm commitment to building a digital Pakistan.

Addressing the Digital Nation Summit in Islamabad today, he said the aim is to foster a digital economy, a vibrant digital society and an empowered digital citizenry.

Ahsan Iqbal noted that digital transformation is a critical pillar for Pakistan's future. It will enable us to create jobs, spur innovation and uphold our values in a rapidly evolving world.

The Minister for Planning said our vision for a digital Pakistan is deeply rooted in the 5Es. He pointed out that one of the key pillars of 5Es is e-Pakistan which is focused on transforming Pakistan into a knowledge economy through digitalization.

He said digital Pakistan is poised to open new horizons of opportunities for our people. He mentioned that our digital infrastructure is expanding rapidly and we are building information highways to provide access to information and data across the country.

The Minister said the government will prioritize initiatives that promote digital education and vocational training. He said we are also committed to building a comprehensive cyber security framework which safeguards our people, businesses and government institutions against emerging threats.

In her remarks, Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja expressed satisfaction over the increase in IT related exports and said the government is actively taking measures to further bolster them. She said our policies are aimed at enabling an ecosystem that allows the businesses to thrive.