Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are expanding their digital and economic partnership, aiming to foster innovation and investment in key technology sectors.

Addressing LEAP 2025 technology event in Riyadh, she highlighted Pakistan's commitment to leveraging technology for economic growth.

She said Pakistan's IT exports have surged by 28%, reaching to 1.86 billion dollars, underscoring the sector's robust expansion.

She also described the Digital Nation Act 2025 as a transformative initiative set to reshape Pakistan's digital economy.

The minister said Islamabad will soon host the Digital Foreign Direct Investment Forum, inviting global investors to explore Pakistan's expanding digital landscape.

She stressed that Pakistan seeks a strong tech partnership under Saudi Vision 2030, urging Saudi investors to explore opportunities in fintech, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.