A high-level delegation from China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC), led by Chairman Mr. Yang Jie, visited Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and met with Federal Minister Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The visit highlighted the longstanding Pak-China relationship, particularly in the context of digital cooperation under CPEC and Pakistan’s Digital Vision.
The CMCC delegation, which included senior officials from China Mobile HQ, was welcomed by key representatives from the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, including the Secretary IT, Additional Secretary IT, Chairman PTA, and other senior officials. Both sides discussed important areas of collaboration, including support for the development of advanced AI-enabled, energy-efficient data centers, the acceleration of 5G infrastructure, and enhancing connectivity between Pakistan and China under the CPEC framework to improve regional connectivity.
The discussions also focused on promoting content hosting partnerships with leading Chinese digital platforms and advancing AI education excellence. These efforts align with Pakistan’s ambitions to achieve 100 Mbps internet speeds, expand fixed broadband to 10 million households, and increase smartphone penetration to over 85%.
Federal Minister Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja expressed appreciation for CMCC’s ongoing investments in Pakistan’s digital future. She reiterated the Prime Minister’s vision of a digitally inclusive and empowered Pakistan, emphasizing that partnerships like these are key to boosting access, capacity, and innovation in the country’s IT and telecom sectors.
