In a groundbreaking step toward accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation, the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This historic public-private development alliance signals a shared commitment to fostering technology-driven growth and analytics-led policy innovation that drives sustainable economic development across the country.
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The MoU was signed by Nasruminallah Mian, Senior Programs Officer at ADB, and Syed Ali Abbas Hasani, Secretary General of P@SHA, marking the first formal collaboration between the two institutions. The partnership brings together ADB’s development expertise and P@SHA’s industry leadership to steer Pakistan toward a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready digital economy.
“This partnership is a catalyst for digital sovereignty. With ADB, we’re co-architecting innovation ecosystems that scale talent, embed equity, and power Pakistan’s leap into a resilient digital future,” said Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of P@SHA.
The multi-pronged collaboration will focus on:
- Research on emerging technologies and digital public policy
- Capacity-building programs such as advanced skills training, workshops, and leadership forums
- Policy roundtables that bridge government, academia, and industry
- Innovation platforms including national tech awards and startup empowerment initiatives
The MoU signing was attended by senior representatives from both organizations, including P@SHA’s leadership team—Chairman Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Dr. Sonia Saleem, Salman Dar, Secretary General Syed Ali Abbas Hasani, Laraib Farhat, Gulraiz Iqbal, and Khayam Abbasi—as well as high-level delegates from ADB.
Representing over 1,000 member organizations, P@SHA is Pakistan’s only nationally recognized IT industry association. With a mission to position Pakistan as a globally competitive digital economy, P@SHA continues to lead efforts in cross-border tech diplomacy, enabling policy frameworks, and public-private cooperation.
This strategic alliance with ADB reaffirms P@SHA’s role as a driving force behind Pakistan’s digital ascent and signals a new chapter of collaboration that promises innovation, inclusion, and economic resilience on a national scale.
