Can Pakistan Become a Tech Hub? ft. Hamza Saeed Orakzai | Tea O'Clock with Maarij | EP #15

In this episode, we sit down with Hamza Saeed Orakzai, Chief Market Development Officer at the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), Govt of Pakistan. We discuss Pakistan's evolving tech landscape, emerging opportunities, government initiatives, and the challenges holding us back.

Key Highlights:

🌐 Current State of Pakistan's Tech Industry — Where we stand today

🚀 Opportunities in Special Technology Zones (STZs)

🏢 How STZA is Attracting Local & Foreign Investment

🎯 Government's Focus on Digital Transformation & Innovation

⚙️ Major Challenges Faced by Pakistan’s Tech Ecosystem

💡 Future Vision: Can Pakistan Become a Regional Tech Hub?

🤝 Public-Private Partnerships & Startup Growth Potential

📈 Policies Needed to Boost IT Exports & Tech Infrastructure

🔍 Talent Development & Retaining Skilled Workforce in Pakistan

🌍 Positioning Pakistan in the Global Technology Market


00:00-01:26 Preveiw
01:27-02:35 Introduction
02:36-12:06 What is STZA?
12:06-20:24 STZA as A Regulator
20:25-25:28 Civil Service Exams and Specialised Seats
25:29-30:09 Brain Drain and Civil Service Ammendment
30:10-38:16 Special Technology Zones in Pakistan
38:17-41:13 Collaboration Between Universities and STZA
41:14-51:03 Is STZA Regulator or Dispute Resolution Body
51:04-58:09 Political Issues of Pakistan, STZA and Foreign Investors
58:10-01:04:33 Government of Pakistan Plans to Fund Startup
01:04:34-01:10:02 Why Does Startup Fail in Pakistan?
01:10:03-01:12:33 Shark Tank Pakistan and It's Influence on Pakistani Startups
01:12:34-01:16:00 STZA Five Year Plan
01:16:01-01:17:15 Conclusion


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