IT minister showcases digital transformation in Riyadh
IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja meets Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, president of the Saudi Data and AI Authority.—APP • Shaza Fatima Khawaja stresses innovation, strong institutions and private-sector leadership as key drivers of digital growth • Calls for execution of measurable KPIs for successful transformation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that Pakistan was now developing a national digital stack, which, combined with its young workforce, political and economic stability, and expanding digital infrastructure, would help accelerate the country’s digital transformation. “These steps have positioned the country as one of the region’s most attractive investment destinations,” the minister said while delivering a keynote address at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh. Speaking at the session, “How We Built a Digital Nation,” she also formally inaugurated the Tech Destination Pakistan Pavilion and highlighted Pakistan’s digital transformation journey. She affirmed that the government’s approach to growth remained anchored in innovation, partnerships, and smart investment. Pakistan had anchore
