On the final day of the Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX), the Pakistan Britain Business Council (PBBC) proudly showcased the innovative achievements of 14 leading Pakistani tech companies at the only Pakistan Tech Pavilion in the event.
The Pavilion, supported by PBBC, attracted significant interest, generating promising leads that are expected to drive new opportunities for Pakistan’s tech industry in the global market.
A special highlight of the event was the visit by **Mr. Rizwan Anwar**, *Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme* and *Global Youth Ambassador for the United Nations*.
Mr. Rizwan Anwar met with representatives from the Pakistani tech companies and praised the efforts of the PBBC, remarking on the importance of such initiatives in promoting Pakistan's tech talent on a global stage.
“PBBC has done a tremendous job in organizing such a talented pool of Pakistan's tech companies here at the DTX. This aligns perfectly with the vision of Prime Minister **Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif** and the leadership of *Mr. Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan*, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, which is to empower the youth by providing them with education, training, and employability opportunities, especially in the tech sector,” Mr. Rizwan Anwar stated during his visit.
He further affirmed the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme’s commitment to supporting youth engagement in the technology sector and extending full cooperation to foster further growth. Mr. Rizwan Anwar extended an invitation for PBBC to bring a delegation of UK IT and education sector companies to Pakistan, offering full support in building partnerships that will enhance collaboration and innovation between the two countries.
*Rashid Iqbal*, CEO of PBBC, expressed his gratitude for Mr. Rizwan Anwar’s support and commitment, noting that the Pakistan Tech Pavilion has garnered significant media attention both in the UK and Pakistan. “We are thrilled by the strong presence of Pakistani companies here at DTX.
Mr Rizwan Anwar’s visit is a testament to the growing importance of the tech industry in Pakistan’s economic future, and we look forward to further collaboration under the vision of the Prime Minister and the leadership of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme.”
The Pakistan Tech Pavilion featured companies including *Phaedra Solutions*, *Zenkoders*, *Creatics*, *Tech Bridge*, *Skyfit*, *Aciano*, *SyntecX*, *e.ocean*, *Care*, *Offshore*, *DT – Digital Trends*, *Red Buffer*, *Geeks of Kolachi*, and *Bytecorp*.
These companies demonstrated their cutting-edge solutions in software development, digital transformation, and innovation, gaining significant traction and visibility on the global stage.
PBBC remains committed to advancing the growth of Pakistan’s tech sector by promoting international collaboration and fostering partnerships between UK and Pakistani tech companies, paving the way for future joint ventures and increased bilateral trade and investment.
