CPEC opens doors to tech-driven initiatives

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday said that the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China had opened doors to unparalleled opportunities in the information technology sector. “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) serves as a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and China, offering a multitude of opportunities for joint ventures and technology-driven initiatives,” she said while addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC) 2024. “The integration of digital technologies into CPEC projects holds the promise of unlocking new avenues for economic growth, job creation and sustainable development.” Be it artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, e-commerce or digital infrastructure, she said, there existed immense potential for joint ventures, knowledge exchange, networking opportunities and skill development.