ISLAMABAD: Pakistan inaugurated its national pavilion at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai on Monday, featuring ten leading startups and over twenty established tech firms as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s presence in the global digital economy.
The Pakistan Pavilion, launched by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, will serve as a hub for business networking, investor meetings, and technology showcases. The initiative, led by the IT ministry in partnership with national tech organizations, aims to attract international partnerships and investment into Pakistan’s growing IT sector.
“Pakistan’s presence at GITEX Global reflects our confidence, our capability, and our commitment to a digitally empowered future under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Vision of Digital Nation Pakistan,” Khawaja was quoted as saying in a statement by the IT ministry.
“With a young, skilled workforce and an expanding base of IT exports, Pakistan is ready to play a central role in shaping the global tech economy. The Pakistan Pavilion represents not just our innovation but our invitation to the world to partner in growth.”
The ministry said it is facilitating the participation of ten promising startups at GITEX — one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions — to help showcase local innovation and connect entrepreneurs with global investors. The effort is part of Pakistan’s broader strategy to expand its startup ecosystem and boost IT exports, which crossed $3.76 billion in the last fiscal year.
Pakistan’s delegation includes representatives from the Ministry of IT and Telecom, the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Ignite – National Technology Fund, and the National Information Technology Board (NITB). These government-backed organizations oversee technology policy, startup incubation and digital transformation projects across the country.
Officials said Pakistan’s growing presence at GITEX follows its recognition as “Tech Destination of the Year” in 2024, adding that the 2025 pavilion signals the country’s continued focus on innovation, youth entrepreneurship, and digital partnerships with the Gulf region and beyond.
