ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar issued instructions on Wednesday to create a policy framework to draw top information technology experts from various parts of the world to strengthen the sector in Pakistan while observing it could help boost the national economy.
The government has taken several initiatives in recent months to develop the IT sector to attract foreign investment, create greater employment opportunities and position the country as a competitive player in the global tech industry.
Among these initiatives is the country’s decision to set up Special Technology Zones (STZs) that will offer a number of incentives like tax exemptions along with the necessary infrastructure and connectivity support to facilitate IT companies and professionals with their work.
Kakar highlighted the potential of the information technology sector while chairing the fifth meeting of the Board of Governors of Special Technology Zones Authority held in Islamabad.
“The Prime Minister said that the IT sector can play a key role in the country’s economy,” said a statement circulated by his office after the meeting. “He directed to make necessary policies to attract IT experts from all over the world to Pakistan for the development and promotion of IT in the country.”
He told the participants of the meeting that the government had taken steps to promote foreign investment in the IT sector, adding that significant progress had already been made in the area.
The meeting also focused on issues related to the establishment and working of Special Technology Zones in the country.
Pakistan’s IT sector captured the attention of the authorities after local startups began to display notable performance in recent years by getting significant international funding, reflecting growing investor confidence in the potential of the country’s tech market and its entrepreneurs.
These startups have been thriving in various sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, health-tech, ed-tech, and logistics.
The government, in recent months, has also tried to explore various markets for the country’s IT exports while focusing primarily on the Middle East and Gulf countries.
Pakistan PM calls for global information technology expert recruitment to boost national economy
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Pakistan PM calls for global information technology expert recruitment to boost national economy
- Kakar highlights progress as the government tries to promote foreign investment in Pakistan’s IT sector
- The PM and his team discuss issues related to the establishment, functioning of Special Technology Zones
Pakistan army chief says future warfare will rely on technology over battlefield maneuvers
- Asim Munir cites drones, electronic warfare and surveillance as central to future war operations
- Remarks follow Pakistan’s 2025 military conflict with India that highlighted role of technology
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army chief said on Thursday future conflicts would be shaped more by technology than traditional battlefield maneuvers, as the military accelerates its shift toward drone warfare, electronic systems and networked command structures, according to a statement issued by the Pakistan military.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who also serves as Chief of Defense Forces, made the remarks while visiting the Bahawalpur Garrison in southern Punjab, where he observed a high-intensity field exercise focused on integrating new technologies into conventional military operations, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The exercise, titled Steadfast Resolve, involved unmanned aerial systems, advanced surveillance assets, electronic warfare capabilities and modern command-and-control mechanisms, reflecting what the military described as a move toward “technology-enabled multi-domain operations.”
“Character of war has evolved massively, with technological advancements driving the evolution, dictating huge mental transformation at all tiers,” Munir said while addressing troops, according to the ISPR statement.
“In future, technological maneuvers will replace physical maneuvers and will fundamentally alter the way offensive and defensive operations are undertaken,” he added.
Militaries worldwide are reassessing combat doctrine as drones, electronic warfare and real-time data increasingly shape outcomes on modern battlefields. In South Asia, those shifts gained renewed attention following military exchanges between Pakistan and India in May 2025, when both sides employed surveillance, electronic countermeasures and precision capabilities alongside conventional forces, underscoring the growing role of non-kinetic domains.
Munir said the Pakistan army was “embracing and absorbing technology at a rapid pace,” adding that “innovation, indigenization and adaptation shall remain fundamental” as the military prepares for future battlefield and security challenges.
The army chief also reiterated that Pakistan’s armed forces remained prepared to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while emphasizing the need to maintain readiness as warfare increasingly expands across physical, cyber and electronic domains.
