The Pakistan–Russia IT Collaboration Webinar, jointly organised by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and the University of World Civilizations, Moscow, marked a significant step in deepening technology ties between Islamabad and Moscow. The event brought together senior officials, industry leaders and technology experts from both countries, with Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal attending as Chief Guest.
In his address, Ahsan Iqbal urged both sides to move beyond goodwill and convert bilateral warmth into tangible outcomes, including joint ventures, investment and commercially viable partnerships under the URAAN Pakistan framework. His message reflected Pakistan’s growing confidence as a serious technology partner, ready to build ventures that deliver real economic returns rather than symbolic agreements.
Russian and Pakistani participants identified a wide range of areas ripe for collaboration, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, quantum technology, FinTech and digital governance. Speakers stressed the importance of joint research, shared technology development, stronger business-to-business linkages and reciprocal access to each other’s markets, laying out a practical roadmap for cooperation.
The timing could not be more fitting. With Pakistan’s IT exports reaching a record $4.6 billion, the country’s technology sector has proven its capability and global competitiveness. Pakistan’s young, skilled talent pool and fast-growing digital ecosystem make it an attractive partner for Russia as it seeks to diversify its technology relationships.
The webinar positioned technology as a promising new pillar of Pakistan–Russia economic cooperation. For Pakistan, it signals that its IT sector is no longer just an emerging industry but a strategic asset capable of shaping diplomatic and economic partnerships with major global players.
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The Pakistan–Russia IT Collaboration Webinar, jointly organised by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and the University of World Civilizations, Moscow, marked a significant step in deepening technology ties between Islamabad and Moscow. The event brought together senior officials, industry leaders and technology experts from both countries, with Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal attending as Chief Guest.
In his address, Ahsan Iqbal urged both sides to move beyond goodwill and convert bilateral warmth into tangible outcomes, including joint ventures, investment and commercially viable partnerships under the URAAN Pakistan framework. His message reflected Pakistan’s growing confidence as a serious technology partner, ready to build ventures that deliver real economic returns rather than symbolic agreements.
Russian and Pakistani participants identified a wide range of areas ripe for collaboration, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, quantum technology, FinTech and digital governance. Speakers stressed the importance of joint research, shared technology development, stronger business-to-business linkages and reciprocal access to each other’s markets, laying out a practical roadmap for cooperation.
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The webinar positioned technology as a promising new pillar of Pakistan–Russia economic cooperation. For Pakistan, it signals that its IT sector is no longer just an emerging industry but a strategic asset capable of shaping diplomatic and economic partnerships with major global players.
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