Kuwait City/Karachi — A delegation of 17 Pakistani IT companies, including Systems Limited, Abacus Consulting, and 10Pearls, recently visited Kuwait to explore new business opportunities and strengthen technology partnerships under the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) initiative. The visit marks Pakistan’s first major foray into Kuwait’s rapidly developing digital economy.
The Pak-Kuwait Tech Conference, organized by PSEB, brought together representatives from Kuwait’s public and private sectors, including state-owned technology departments and leading enterprises. The event provided Pakistani firms with a platform to showcase their service portfolios, ranging from AI and machine learning to cybersecurity and cloud solutions, aimed at supporting Kuwait’s Vision 2035 digital transformation strategy.
Zeeshan Aftab, Managing Director of 10Pearls, said that Pakistan’s IT companies are offering “high-impact, data-driven services” to help Kuwaiti organizations accelerate efficiency and customer experience.
“Our key offerings include predictive analytics, chatbots, and intelligent automation,” Aftab noted, adding that cybersecurity has become a crucial component of Kuwait’s financial and government sectors.
He emphasized that Kuwait’s smart city initiatives, investment in local startups, and focus on emerging technologies create a fertile ground for collaboration. “The evolving tech landscape presents a promising market for agile, innovative, and cost-effective technology partners like Pakistan,” he said.
Muhammad Umair Nizam, Senior Vice Chairman of Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), described Kuwait’s market as a strategic extension of Pakistan’s IT export policy under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
“We received an overwhelming response from Kuwaiti officials and entrepreneurs. The strong reputation of Pakistani IT firms and the country’s improving image are enhancing our export prospects,” he stated.
Industry leaders agreed that Pakistani companies must specialize in AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and cybersecurity to build a competitive edge globally. With coordinated marketing efforts, technology innovation, and supportive policies, Pakistan aims to significantly increase IT exports and establish itself as a regional tech leader.
According to the State Bank of Pakistan, IT exports grew 18% year-on-year in the first two months of FY26, reaching $691 million, making the sector the third-largest exporter after textiles and rice, and the top contributor to Pakistan’s services exports.
