March 31st, 2026

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February 4th - 5th, 2026

Grand Opening of the 5th General Assembly of the DCO

Senior officials from 16 member countries attended the fifth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) in Kuwait. Pakistan, represented by Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, formally assumed the 2026–2027 DCO presidency. P@SHA Secretary General Ali Hasani also attended, highlighting Pakistan’s growing leadership in innovation and technology-driven development.

During its tenure, Pakistan will focus on digital education, cybersecurity, AI, online safety, and equal access to technology, ensuring digital progress benefits youth, women, and all member countries. The minister also announced that Pakistan will host next year’s DCO General Assembly, showcasing achievements under the Digital Nation Pakistan vision.

February 9th, 2026

P@SHA at Indus AI Week 2026

P@SHA leadership, including Chairman Sajjad Syed, Senior Vice Chairman Muhammad Umair Nizam, Vice Chairman Raheel Iqbal, Treasurer Haris Naseer, and CEC Members Abdul Wahab (Chair of Industry Engagement), Sheikh Abdul Qadir, Nadia Iqbal, Usman Akbar, along with Secretary General Ali Hasani and the P@SHA Secretariat, actively participated in the opening day of the event.

Chairman Sajjad Syed engaged with industry leaders, emphasizing P@SHA’s pivotal role in strengthening Pakistan’s AI and technology ecosystem. Key highlights from the Expert Talks included:

• Raheel Iqbal on “Unlocking the Potential of AI for a Future-Ready Workforce and Nation Building”

• Sheikh Abdul Qadir on “Zero to One – A Success Story of AI”

• Haris Naseer as a panelist in “The Compute Question: Securing the Power Behind Artificial Intelligence”

The Brand & Global Outreach Chair, Umair Nizam, and Industry Engagement Chair, Abdul Wahab, led their respective teams in managing sponsorships and the Industry Pavilion booths at Indus AI week, working closely with the event organizers to ensure a successful and high-impact presence. The Pavilion showcased member innovations, facilitated meaningful networking with investors, corporates, and policymakers, and strengthened Pakistan’s position in the global AI ecosystem.

February 9th, 2026

P@SHA Leadership Meets HBL | 9th February

On 9th February, P@SHA leadership — Sajjad Syed (Chairman), Muhammad Umair Nizam (Senior Vice Chairman), Muhammad Haris Naseer (Treasurer), and Kheezran Khan (Director Brands & Global Outreach) — met with HBL President & CEO Muhammad Nassir Salim at a strategic networking dinner during Indus AI Week.

February 10th, 2026

HBL P@SHA CXO Networking Dinner – Islamabad | 10th February

The HBL P@SHA CXO Networking Dinner brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and tech professionals for an evening of dialogue, collaboration, and networking.

The event was supported by Title Sponsor: HBL, Platinum Sponsors: Systems Limited, InfoTech Group, NETSOL Technologies, Devsinc, Gold Sponsors: CARE, sAi Venture Capital, wAI Industries, and Silver Sponsor: Global Dispatch Management BPO.

P@SHA leadership and CEC Members, including Sajjad Syed, Muhammad Umair Nizam, Haris Naseer, Abdul Wahab, Usman Akbar, Sheikh Abdul Qadir, Nadia Iqbal, Dr. Sonia Saleem, Salman Dar, Ali Hasani, and the Secretariat attended, alongside key dignitaries Ms. Shaza Khawaja (Federal Minister for IT & Telecom), Mr. Zarrar Khan (Secretary, Ministry of IT & Telecom), Mr. Faisal Jeddy (PSEB CEO), and Mr. Muhammad Zohaib Khan (Former Chairman, P@SHA).

Evening Highlights:

• Welcome remarks by Abdul Wahab and industry overview by Sajjad Syed

• Addresses by Faisal Jeddy, government vision by Zarrar Khan, and keynote by Shaza Khawaja

• Sponsor addresses by HBL, NETSOL, Systems Limited, and Devsinc

• Shield presentations honoring dignitaries, sponsors, and contributors

The night concluded with networking opportunities and a musical performance by Natasha Baig.

February 14th, 2026

FPCCI Conference on Economic Growth and Stability

P@SHA was invited to the Conference on Economic Growth & Stability organized by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI). Chairman P@SHA, Mr. Sajjad Syed attended the conference where he highlighted key challenges facing Pakistan’s IT industry and presented policy and budgetary recommendations to support export growth and sectoral stability. His remarks focused on addressing structural bottlenecks, ensuring regulatory consistency, and creating a conducive fiscal framework to strengthen the IT sector’s contribution to national economic growth.

February 17th, 2026

Consultative Meeting on ADB Rapid AI Assessment

P@SHA held a consultative meeting between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and experts from P@SHA member companies as part of ADB’s Rapid AI Assessment exercise. Mr. Gulraiz Iqbal, Policy & Govt. Affairs Lead facilitated the session and enabled participating companies to share industry perspectives on Pakistan’s AI landscape, regulatory environment, and ecosystem readiness, contributing informed input to the ongoing assessment process.

Central Executive Committee

February 11th, 2026

Dr. Sonia Saleem Explores AI’s Impact on Modern Businesses

Dr. Sonia Saleem joined industry leaders and AI experts at the AI Business Meetup by Ai DataYard, discussing practical AI use cases, adoption challenges, and strategies for driving business innovation. Held at NICAT, NASTP Rawalpindi, the event fostered collaboration among founders, leaders, and tech professionals shaping the future of AI-driven transformation.

February 12th, 2026

Dr. Sonia Saleem Speaks on AI’s Future at Indus AI Week 2026

Dr. Sonia Saleem participated in a fireside chat on “AI Challenges, Opportunities and the Road Ahead” at Indus AI Week 2026, sharing insights on AI adoption and emerging opportunities. The session emphasized collaboration between industry and academia to drive responsible and impactful AI innovation across Pakistan.

February 13th, 2026

Strengthening Digital Governance: Paving the Way for Innovation

Dr. Sonia Saleem joined the MoU signing between Pakistan Digital Authority and UNU-EGOV at Islamabad Marriott, paving the way for innovation in digital governance. A landmark step toward a smarter, more connected Pakistan!

Januray 13th, 2026

P@SHA Hosts Apple Collaboration Meeting in Islamabad

On 13th January 2025, a productive meeting was held in Islamabad, bringing together representatives from Apple, P@SHA, and industry leaders. The session focused on exploring opportunities around Apple initiatives, strengthening collaboration, and discussing how global technology programs can create new pathways for skills development in Pakistan.

The meeting was attended by P@SHA CEC members Sajjad Syed, Dr. Sonia Saleem, Salman Dar, Mohammad Munaf, Sheikh Abdul Qadir, and Hassan Bin Rizwan, along with SG Ali Hasani. From the industry, participants included Mujeeb Zahur, Managing Director of S&P Global, Brig Shahid Asghar, AVP of Techaccess, and Yousaf Eashai, CEO of Touchstone Communications.

The discussions ensured meaningful dialogue and valuable industry insights, marking a promising step toward future partnerships and innovation.

January 25th - 27th, 2026

Dr. Sonia Saleem Represents SET Pakistan at Certiport Partner Conference 2026

Representing SET Pakistan as Certiport’s master solution provider, Dr. Sonia Saleem attended the Certiport Partner Conference LATAM & EMEA 2026 at Pearson’s London headquarters. The event united global partners and industry leaders to share best practices, strengthen collaborations, and explore opportunities in certifications, skills development, and workforce readiness.

January 7th, 2026

P@SHA & Sindh S&IT Department – 2nd Compliance Streamlining Meeting

P@SHA, represented by Mohammad Munaf (CEC Member & Co-Chair Industry Engagement), participated in a meeting at the Sindh Secretariat on January 7, 2026, chaired by Muhammad Ali Rashid, Special Assistant to the CM Sindh on Science & IT. Discussions focused on resolving compliance challenges for IT companies, promoting “Make in Pakistan” in government IT procurement, and improving industry facilitation. The session concluded with the announcement of a Sindh IT Facilitation Desk and plans for joint industry-academia capacity-building initiatives.

Skills Committee

February 20th, 2026

P@SHA Master Class: Building a Predictable Revenue Engine for Tech Services Companies

On 20th February 2026, P@SHA hosted an in-person Masterclass on “Building a Predictable Revenue Engine for Tech Services Companies,” in Lahore. The session was organized by Syeda Safa Hassany, Skills Development Associate at P@SHA, and was led by Vic Ahmed, a tech entrepreneur and startup expert, who shared practical strategies to help tech leaders build predictable revenue streams and scale effectively. The Masterclass also featured insights from Amir Zahur Khan, Senior Trainer at Exelon, who added soft skills and leadership qualities perspective to the mix. The next masterclass will be announced soon.

February, 2026

Centralized Skills Competency Test to assess Graduates by HEC/MOITT and P@SHA

P@SHA is working closely with HEC and MOITT to plan and conduct the centralized test with the aim to create a standard to measure the quality of graduates creating avenues of equal opportunity and aligning the supply with the industrial demand. P@SHA has so far helped the ministry and HEC to identify competencies for assessment, recommend the composition of the test and review the question bank. The test is expected to be launched in the first week of April 2026 for all students enrolled in 7th and 8th Semesters in the field of computing.

AI Committee

February 10th, 2026

URAAN AI Techathon 1.0 | Islamabad

On 10th February, CEC Member Sheikh Abdul Qadir played a pivotal role in the Final Competition of URAAN AI Techathon 1.0 held in Islamabad under the leadership of Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives.

As the Industry Partner, P@SHA led the judging process, with Sheikh Abdul Qadir spearheading the evaluation of innovative AI solutions and ensuring fair recognition of emerging talent during Indus AI Week. His expertise and active involvement contributed to the identification of Pakistan’s next-generation AI innovators.

The initiative was organized by the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, with support from the Ministry of IT & Telecommunications (MoITT) and Ignite.

Startups & Entrepreneurship Committee

February 3rd, 2026

Understanding the NIC Advantage: Webinar Highlights

P@SHA’s Startups and Entrepreneurship Committee hosted a webinar on “Understanding the NIC Advantage,” featuring Farhad Shafqat Qayyum from NIC Peshawar and Andeel Ali from NIC Karachi. The session explored how National Incubation Centers support startups through structured incubation, mentorship, investor access, and ecosystem building. Participants gained practical insights on leveraging NIC platforms to validate ideas, scale operations, and accelerate growth. The webinar was organized in collaboration with NIC Karachi and NIC Peshawar.

February 27th, 2026

Islamabad Startup Community Iftar Brings Founders Together

P@SHA’s Startups and Entrepreneurship Committee organized an exclusive Startup Community Iftar in Islamabad, bringing together founders and C-level leaders for networking and ecosystem collaboration. The invite-only gathering also featured a panel talk with Shehryar Hydri, creating space for meaningful dialogue and relationship building among key startup stakeholders. Sponsored by Cowork24 and supported by outreach partners including NIC Islamabad, NICAT, CITADEL Pakistan, and Telenor Velocity, the initiative strengthened connections within Pakistan’s growing entrepreneurial community.

April 13th –16th, 2026

Leap 2026

We are pleased to inform you that P@SHA will be taking a delegation to LEAP 2026, scheduled to take place from 13–16 April 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

LEAP is one of the world’s largest and most influential technology events, bringing together global technology leaders, startups, investors, and policymakers from across the globe.

We invite our members to express their interest in joining the P@SHA delegation and representing Pakistan’s dynamic technology sector at this premier international platform.

April 22–24, 2026

LeadsCon Las Vegas 2026

We’re pleased to announce that LeadsCon Las Vegas 2026, the world’s largest performance marketing event. It will take place from April 22–24, 2026, at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

LeadsCon brings together thousands of professionals from across the global marketing, advertising, and technology ecosystem to explore the latest innovations in lead generation, customer acquisition, and performance marketing. The event features top-tier speakers, networking sessions, and exhibitions from industry leaders, offering unparalleled business development opportunities.

May 18th - 19th, 2026

TechEx North America 2026

P@SHA is taking a delegation to TechEx North America 2026, taking place at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, California, USA, from May 18–19, 2026.