Report by Engineering Post
Pakistan’s human resources are a noteworthy asset, evidenced by the country’s ranking as the second largest contributor to freelance software development and technology services globally.
With over 600000 IT professionals in the industry and universities producing more than 25000 Information Technology (IT) graduates annually, Pakistan Pakistan’s technological talent was quite obviously substantial.
Moreover, the country also hosts over 17000 registered IT companies under the Security and Exchange Commission (SECP) purview. Leveraging this robust talent pool, Pakistan’s IT exports and provision of human resources to foreign markets hold immense potential for bolstering foreign exchange reserves. Aligned with the vision of transitioning Pakistan into a vibrant digital economy, the official quarters concerned had critically planned thus addressing the key areas during the financial year 2024-25 including infrastructure development , digital skills enhancement, e-government transformation, innovation promotion, cyber security, digital inclusion, industry collaboration, and robust monitory and evaluation mechanisms. The strategic blueprint has dovetailed seamlessly with the objective in the 13th Five Year Plan, thus setting the stage for comprehensive digital transformation.
At the heart of Pakistan’s digital transformation journey lies the Digital Pakistan Policy 2018, which advocates a comprehensive approach to digitalization.. Central to this endeavor is the promotion of e-governance, precisely in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Numerous initiatives were underway to expedite the digitalization of public sector services in alignment with policy directives. Concurrently the National Cyber security Policy 2021 was providing a robust framework for ensuring a cyber-secure Pakistan, while the Pakistan Cloud First Policy 2022 envisioned the share of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure among the entities, thereby optimizing resources and enhancing efficiency.. In order to fully utilize the potential of cloud infrastructure sharing, efforts were underway at the appropriate level to identify and aggregate duplicated digital solutions within the government entities, facilitating seamless integration over shared cloud platforms. In tandem with these policy frameworks,, the government was poised to launch a series of initiatives aimed at driving digital transformation across various sectors. In line with the regulatory frameworks and industry best practices. Moreover, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) serves as a powerful enabler for achieving the SDGs by improving access to essential services, promoting innovation and collaboration, and empowering the individuals and the communities worldwide.
Through these concerted efforts, Pakistan stands poised to harness the transformative power of information technology (IT) thus the economic growth enhancing governance mechanisms, improving societal well-being, and paving the way for a prosperous and inclusive digital future.
