Uzbek media delegation briefed over Pakistan’s evolving technology

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): A media delegation from Uzbekistan visited the National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad today to learn about Pakistan’s evolving technology and startup ecosystem and the institutions supporting its development.

The visit formed part of the delegation’s ongoing visit to Pakistan, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. At NIC Islamabad, Muhammad Bilal Abbasi, CEO Ignite welcomed the delegation on behalf of Minister for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja.

CEO Ignite gave a comprehensive briefing on Pakistan’s information technology landscape, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and its affiliated organizations, as well as the role of Ignite – National Technology Fund in supporting technology entrepreneurship and innovation.

The visit highlighted the growing role of Pakistani entrepreneurs in developing innovative solutions for both domestic and international markets. Discussions focused on creating an enabling environment for technology talent, supporting entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into viable enterprises, and facilitating the growth of promising startups from local opportunities to internationally relevant businesses.

Following the briefing, the delegation toured the facilities of NIC Islamabad and visited its startup spaces. The visiting journalists also met with startups and engaged directly with entrepreneurs to learn about their products, business models and experiences of building technology ventures in Pakistan.

The interaction offered the delegation a first-hand view of Pakistan’s startup environment moving beyond institutional briefings to the people and businesses at the center of the country’s emerging technology economy.