A high-level delegation from China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC), led by Chairman Mr. Yang Jie, visited the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) in Pakistan, meeting with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The visit emphasized the longstanding Pakistan-China relationship and explored opportunities for digital cooperation within the framework of CPEC and Pakistan’s Digital Vision.
The CMCC delegation included senior officials from China Mobile HQ, while the Ministry of IT was represented by Secretary IT, Additional Secretary IT, Chairman PTA, and other senior officials. During the meeting, discussions focused on several key collaboration areas, including support for AI-enabled, energy-efficient data centers, advancing 5G development, and establishing Pak-China connectivity under the CPEC framework to improve regional connectivity.
Additionally, both sides explored potential content hosting partnerships with Chinese digital platforms and advancements in Artificial Intelligence education, supporting Pakistan’s ambition to achieve 100 Mbps internet speeds, expand fixed broadband access to 10 million households, and raise smartphone penetration to over 85%.
Federal Minister Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja praised CMCC’s ongoing investment in Pakistan’s digital landscape and highlighted the Prime Minister’s vision for a digitally inclusive and empowered Pakistan. She stressed that partnerships like this are vital for enhancing the IT and telecom sectors, expanding access, and fostering innovation.
