Unlocking Pakistan’s Digital Potential: The Next 10 Years I URAAN Pakistan I PIDE PSDE 38th AGM

38th PSDE AGM & Conference 2025 | Theme: URAAN Pakistan — Growth Through Digital Transformation

In this high-level and forward-looking panel, experts from government, private sector, international development, and technology ecosystems explore the future of Pakistan’s digital transformation and the critical policy, institutional, and technological enablers needed over the next decade.

Moderated by Mr. Asim Saeed, former Member of the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI), the panel addresses the vision, roadblocks, and strategic imperatives that will shape Pakistan’s digital economy, fintech landscape, digital governance, and inclusive innovation.

🎤 Panelists & Key Focus Areas:
Mr. Saleem Ullah
Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
➤ Discusses the role of digital financial services, central bank digital initiatives, and regulatory innovations to expand financial inclusion and digital payments infrastructure.

Dr. Najeebullah Marwat
Member (Science & Technology), MoPD&SI
➤ Offers insights into government strategy, tech policy alignment, and investment in science and R&D to build long-term digital capacity.

Ms. Emma Fan
Country Director, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
➤ Highlights ADB’s digital development priorities in Pakistan and the need for robust partnerships to support tech-driven public service delivery, smart infrastructure, and economic resilience.

Dr. Baber Majid Bhatti
CEO, National Information Technology Board (NITB)
➤ Speaks about the digitization of public services, data governance frameworks, and citizen-centric innovations for effective e-governance.

Ms. Fatima Akhtar
Vice President, Communications and Outreach, JAZZ
➤ Discusses the private sector’s role in expanding digital access, fostering digital literacy, and enabling entrepreneurship, especially among women and youth.

Mr. Asim Ghaffar
Vice President of Engineering, 10Pearls
➤ Brings a tech industry perspective, focusing on building a skilled tech workforce, scaling innovation ecosystems, and leveraging AI and emerging technologies for socio-economic impact.

Discussion Themes:
What are Pakistan’s biggest opportunities in the digital domain over the next 10 years?
How can we bridge the digital divide and enable equitable access to technology?
What institutional reforms are necessary to support a thriving digital economy?
How can government, industry, and international partners collaborate effectively?
What role does digital talent and innovation play in economic resilience?
This panel sets the tone for a decade of transformation, aiming to position Pakistan as a digitally advanced, globally integrated, and innovation-driven economy.

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