xt-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): Minister of State for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima on Tuesday said that the GSMA Digital Nation Summit would be held on August 7, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s journey towards a digitally empowered nation.
xt-align: justify;">She shared these views while chairing a curtain-raiser meeting for the ‘GSMA Digital Nation Summit’ at the Ministry of IT, according to a news release. The GSMA, in collaboration with the Ministry of IT & Telecom, will organize the event.
xt-align: justify;">The minister said that the government’s vision of transforming Pakistan into a knowledge-based economy where innovation and technology drive economic growth and enhance governance.
xt-align: justify;">Shaza Fatima highlighted that digital transformation was not just a goal but a prerequisite for the nation’s progress.
“By embracing digital technologies, we can enhance productivity, foster innovation, and ensure inclusive growth,”
she said.
xt-align: justify;">She affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting digital innovation and infrastructure development.
The GSMA Digital Nation Summit is seen as a testament to the collective commitment to a digital future.
xt-align: justify;">The chair was briefed about the goals, themes, and expected outcomes of the Summit.
xt-align: justify;">The meeting was attended by Secretary IT Captain (Retd) Muhammad Mahmood, Head of GSMA APAC Julian Gorman, and Country Lead GSMA Saira Faisal.
xt-align: justify;">Additional attendees included Additional Secretary MoITT Aisha Humera Moriani, Member Telecom Muhammad Jahanzeb Rahim, CEO Jazz Aamir Ibrahim, President and Group CEO PTCL & Ufone Hatem Bamatraf, and other representatives from the telecom industry.
