Governor renews govt’s pledge to develop IT sector

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan (centre) addresses the audience at an event on December 12, 2024. — Facebook@sardarsaleemhaidergroup  

LAHORE:The maiden Pakistan IT-Enabled Exports Startups (PIXS) competition national finale, organised by the Services Division of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), concluded Tuesday at the historic Alamgiri Gate, Lahore Fort, celebrating Pakistan’s most promising tech entrepreneurs.

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider, chief guest of the event, and Senator Anushey Rehman, guest of honour, addressed the audience, emphasising the government’s commitment to developing the IT sector as a key driver of economic growth. They lauded TDAP’s initiative in supporting mid-stage startups, providing them with structured acceleration, market access, and global trade linkages to enhance Pakistan’s digital exports. From a nationwide competition, three exceptional startups emerged as winners including ‘ Best Overall Startup: Fortify by Ms Sidra Shakeel (Sindh)’ ‘Best Startup in Artificial Intelligence: Bosoh Studio by Asif (Balochistan)’ and ‘Best Women-Led Startup: Resin Drop by Mehbooba (Balochistan)’. The winners will receive international trade exposure, networking opportunities, training programmes, and a one-year free co-working space through Innovista Ravi.

In the welcome address, Director General (Services), TDAP, highlighted PIXS as a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to bridge the gap between early-stage startups and established IT firms.

Governor Sardar Saleem Haider reaffirmed the government’s vision to position IT as one of Pakistan’s leading export sectors, while Senator Anushey Rehman stressed the importance of policy and institutional support to enable Pakistani startups to thrive globally.

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