Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has said Pakistan is taking effective measures to ensure that its sovereign technological capabilities and cyber defence are second to none.
Addressing the Margalla Dialogue in Islamabad today, she said Pakistan not only won the conventional war against India last year but also demonstrated its cyber capabilities during Marka-e-Haq.
The Minister said the government is focusing on the country’s digital transformation and has formulated a comprehensive Data Governance Policy, which will be unveiled in the next couple of weeks. She said the policy aims to ensure secure and responsible data sharing and interoperability among institutions under strict governance principles. It will also facilitate access to properly sanitised data for the public and youth to promote innovation.
Shaza Fatima said the government is working to develop all the essential building blocks required to transform Pakistan into a digital nation.
She also highlighted that the government has announced an investment of one billion dollars in Artificial Intelligence, focusing on infrastructure development, skills enhancement, innovation and connectivity.
