ADB and Pakistan Explore Digital Growth and Innovation

A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, to explore opportunities for collaboration in the country’s digital development and innovation sectors. The meeting focused on leveraging ADB’s resources and expertise to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation.
The discussions centered on strategies to enhance digital infrastructure, promote innovation, and support a robust ecosystem for information technology. Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlighted the government’s commitment to advancing digital growth and noted that international cooperation is essential to achieving sustainable progress.
Representatives from ADB reiterated the bank’s dedication to supporting inclusive and sustainable development across Asia and the Pacific. The delegation emphasized ADB’s ongoing efforts to provide technical and financial assistance for infrastructure projects and policy-based initiatives in its member countries. Both parties agreed to actively explore areas of mutual interest, aiming to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy and foster innovation-driven growth.



