Pakistan's Minister for Planning emphasizes the importance of digitalization for sustainable economic development, promoting innovation in AI, cybersecurity, big data, and cloud computing.

Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, emphasizes the importance of digitalization for sustainable economic development, noting its global influence and potential for Pakistan to lead in this transformative journey. Despite challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, affordability, and socio-economic disparities, digital development is correlated with better human development outcomes. The government has established National Centers of Excellence in universities to foster innovation in AI, cybersecurity, big data, and cloud computing.

April 24, 2024
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