Caretaker Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr Umar Saif, discussed digital collaboration aimed to enhance Pakistan\u2019s global image through the \u201cDigital Pakistan\u201d initiative during sideline meetings with international organizations and global leaders. The minister is currently participating in the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15 to 19, according to a news release.<\/p>\n
Accompanying the minister is a delegation, including the Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) Zohaib Khan and representatives from the Special Investment Facilitation Center (SIFC). The IT delegation\u2019s focus is to showcase the progress made by SIFC, including the 50% dollar retention policy for IT companies, the activation of the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) through the appointment of its board of governors, and the introduction of Pakistan\u2019s First Space Policy, opening up new opportunities in the country\u2019s space sector. The delegation primarily engages in bilateral meetings with representatives from various countries on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. Global leaders, including Pakistan\u2019s Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and other prominent figures, are expected to attend the event. During these meetings, Dr Umar Saif highlighted efforts to introduce the \u201cDigital Pakistan\u201d brand at an international level and expressed the desire to foster collaboration between Pakistan and various international entities. In a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization, Deemah Al Yahya, discussions centred on digital cooperation, emphasizing the potential benefits of such collaborations. Bilateral talks with Qatar\u2019s IT Minister, Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, and Rwanda\u2019s Minister of Communication, Paula Ingabire, explored opportunities for mutual cooperation. A significant development is the expected collaboration between Pakistan\u2019s Startups Fund and counterparts in various countries, focusing on joint initiatives in cloud services. Dr Umar Saif\u2019s visit included a tour of Google\u2019s headquarters, where discussions with Vice President Behshad Behzadi delved into conversations about Generation AI technology. The minister said that he visited the Google House at Davos to explore the latest advancements in Google Generative AI technology. A mutual agreement on the dual use of artificial intelligence at both government and private levels in Pakistan was established, aiming for better utilization of AI resources. Dr Umar Saif mentioned that collaborative projects between Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of IT and Google are already underway, with a commitment to enhancing cooperation in information and communication technology. Emphasizing collaboration between the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) countries and Google, Dr Umar Saif expressed readiness to explore every possible avenue for cooperation in information and communication technology. During meetings with global organizations, he highlighted Pakistan\u2019s trajectory towards becoming a \u2018Digital Hub\u2019 in the near future. The global recognition of Pakistani talent in freelancing, skill development, and e-commerce was acknowledged during these interactions, showcasing the growing influence of Pakistan in the digital arena.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Caretaker Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr Umar Saif, discussed digital collaboration aimed to enhance Pakistan\u2019s global image through the \u201cDigital Pakistan\u201d initiative during sideline meetings with international organizations and global leaders. The minister is currently participating in the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15 to 19, according to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":380387,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-381125","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n