Can Pakistan Really Become a Digital Nation? | Shaza Fatima Khawaja | TownHall | Episode 02

"Digital Pakistan” sounds futuristic, but what does it really mean?

In this exclusive conversation, Shaza Fatima Khawaja from ‪@MinistryofITTelecomPakistan‬, explains how digitization isn’t about fancy tech; it’s about improving everyday lives.

From FIRs at the police station to payments and citizen services, this episode unpacks how Pakistan could become a true digital nation.

00:00:00 – Highlights
00:01:55 – Work Ethic
00:04:26 – Journey of Becoming an IT Minister
00:07:01 – Personal Relationship with IT
00:11:20 – Changing Ministers
00:17:00 – Startup Ecosystem in Pakistan
00:21:41 – Internet Issues
00:35:28 – Investment and Funding Issues in Pakistan
00:41:40 – Digital Pakistan
00:50:07 – Timeline for Digitalization
00:54:42 – AI and Basic Structure – Speeding Up the Process
01:03:55 – Why You Are Doing What You Are Doing
01:10:43 – Q&A Session

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