Thursday, April 16

Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja witnesses signing of landmark MoUs at 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Conference

Here’s a polished press release draft based on your provided details: --- **Press Release** **Islamabad/Beijing – September 5, 2025** **Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja witnesses signing of landmark MoUs at 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Conference** Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, during her official visit to China, witnessed the signing of a series of landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the **Second Pakistan-China B2B Conference**. These agreements mark a new chapter of **digital cooperation, investment facilitation, and collaboration in emerging technologies** between Pakistan and China. Key agreements signed include: * **G2G Agreement**: * **Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoITT) and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China** signed an MoU on cooperation in **emerging technologies**. * **G2B Agreements**: * **Huawei Technologies and NTC Pakistan**: Partnership in **fiberization and government connectivity**. * **Alibaba International Digital Commerce and Ignite**: Collaboration on **capacity building and digital entrepreneurship**. * **MoITT and Pakistan-China Investment Company Limited (PCICL)**: Strategic cooperation for **IT sector investment promotion**. * **MoITT and ZTE**: MoU on **youth training and skill development**. * **MoITT and China Submarine Cable Construction Company (CSCC)**: Cooperation in **submarine cable projects**. * **MoITT and Guodong Group**: Partnership to explore **digital and infrastructure ventures**. * **Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and Shanghai Lingang International Data Industry Institute (SHLID)**: Collaboration on **data industry development**. * **ZTE and SKY47**: Agreement for establishment of **state-of-the-art data centers in Pakistan**, a milestone project to strengthen digital infrastructure. Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said: > “These MoUs reflect Pakistan’s strong commitment to building a future-ready digital economy through international cooperation. Our partnerships with leading Chinese companies will not only accelerate digital transformation but also empower our youth with advanced skills, create jobs, and boost foreign investment.” The Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s vision of making IT and telecom the key drivers of economic growth and highlighted that collaboration with China will play a pivotal role in achieving this goal. **--- End ---** Would you like me to make this more **formal government-style** (like MOITT’s typical press releases), or a **media-friendly version** with more emphasis on economic impact and quotes? The Pakistan Times Beijing September 5, 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, during her official visit to China, witnessed the signing of a series of landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the Second Pakistan-China B2B Conference.

These agreements mark a new chapter of digital cooperation, investment facilitation, and collaboration in emerging technologies between Pakistan and China.

Key agreements signed include:

  • G2G Agreement:
    • Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoITT) and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China signed an MoU on cooperation in emerging technologies.
  • G2B Agreements:
    • Huawei Technologies and NTC Pakistan: Partnership in fiberization and government connectivity.
    • Alibaba International Digital Commerce and Ignite: Collaboration on capacity building and digital entrepreneurship.
    • MoITT and Pakistan-China Investment Company Limited (PCICL): Strategic cooperation for IT sector investment promotion.
    • MoITT and ZTE: MoU on youth training and skill development.
    • MoITT and China Submarine Cable Construction Company (CSCC): Cooperation in submarine cable projects.
    • MoITT and Guodong Group: Partnership to explore digital and infrastructure ventures.
    • Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and Shanghai Lingang International Data Industry Institute (SHLID): Collaboration on data industry development.
    • ZTE and SKY47: Agreement for establishment of state-of-the-art data centers in Pakistan, a milestone project to strengthen digital infrastructure.

Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said:

“These MoUs reflect Pakistan’s strong commitment to building a future-ready digital economy through international cooperation. Our partnerships with leading Chinese companies will not only accelerate digital transformation but also empower our youth with advanced skills, create jobs, and boost foreign investment.”

The Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s vision of making IT and telecom the key drivers of economic growth and highlighted that collaboration with China will play a pivotal role in achieving this goal.