Digital Pakistan Initiative driving transformation in manufacturing sector

September 09, 2025 (MLN):  Digital Pakistan Initiative is empowering youth, entrepreneurs, and industry to revolutionize the country’s manufacturing sector.

The Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research said on Tuesday while speaking at the International Summit on Redefining Digital Manufacturing, as reported by APP.

The minister commended Octave Technology Solutions (OTS) for organizing what he described as a timely and impactful event that brought together national and international experts, industry leaders, and practitioners under one roof.

He stressed that while manufacturing has long been the backbone of national economies, competitiveness in today’s interconnected world depends on adopting digital technologies, automation, and advanced engineering solutions.

Tools such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, additive manufacturing, and precision metrology, he said, are transforming industries worldwide, and Pakistan must adapt quickly to secure its position in global supply chains.

The minister underlined that the government has placed industrial modernization and digital transformation at the core of its economic strategy.

He pointed to the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 as a major milestone that will frame the National Digital Masterplan, enforce governance standards, and enable Industry 4.0 adoption.

He also highlighted initiatives including the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), which is developing high-tech hubs such as Islamabad Technopolis, the Engineering Development Board’s efforts to upgrade automotive, machinery, and engineering value chains, and the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP), launched in 2023, which is positioning Pakistan in aerospace, cyber, and frontier technologies.

The minister lauded OTS as a homegrown pioneer in digital manufacturing, noting its advanced services in 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and digital prototyping are filling a critical gap in Pakistan’s industrial innovation ecosystem.

He said such indigenous enterprises embody the spirit of innovation and demonstrate the role of local technology providers in driving national transformation.

Furthermore, he expressed confidence that the summit would lead to long-term partnerships, actionable strategies, and collective resolve to accelerate Pakistan’s journey toward digital industrialization.

He said knowledge sharing at such forums is vital to preparing for a future where technology, creativity, and competitiveness define national strength.

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