Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar launched the Pakistan Digital Economic Centre on May 13, 2026 [1].
The initiative represents a strategic effort to shift the national economy toward a technology-driven model. By centralizing digital transformation efforts, the government aims to modernize infrastructure, and create a more favorable environment for global tech firms to enter the local market.
Dar said the center is designed to promote digital transformation and economic growth through technology-driven development [1, 2]. The facility will serve as a hub for coordinating policies, and attracting foreign capital into the country's growing tech sector [1, 2].
During the launch ceremony, Dar highlighted the current trajectory of the nation's tech landscape. "Pakistan is rapidly emerging as an attractive destination for digital investment," Dar said [1].
The government intends for the center to act as a catalyst for digital investment, which it believes will accelerate overall economic recovery [1, 2]. This move aligns with broader goals to boost the digital economy, and foster an ecosystem where technology-led growth can thrive [1, 2].
Officials said that the center will focus on removing barriers to digital entry and enhancing the ease of doing business for technology companies. The initiative seeks to leverage the country's human capital to compete in the global digital services market [1, 2].
“Pakistan is rapidly emerging as an attractive destination for digital investment.”
The establishment of the Pakistan Digital Economic Centre signals a pivot toward a service-oriented economy to reduce reliance on traditional exports. By explicitly targeting digital investment, the government is attempting to position Pakistan as a regional hub for outsourcing and tech innovation, which requires sustained political stability and regulatory reform to succeed.
