Pakistan calls for clear tech strategies to drive inclusive growth

October 17, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan's technological advancement is to be guided by clear strategies to foster inclusion and resilience within the economy.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted this while addressing the World Economic Forum’s Future of Growth Initiative dialogue on “Leveraging Innovation for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth” in Washington D.C, according to a press release.

The minister emphasized that Pakistan is actively integrating AI-led monitoring to enhance efficiency and productivity, particularly through the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) ongoing digital transformation.

He noted that AI-driven initiatives  including the use of satellite imagery  have proven successful in boosting smallholding farmers’ incomes in developing countries and improving service delivery across critical sectors.

Furthermore, innovation and technology should not only drive economic growth but also ensure that progress is equitable and sustainable, particularly for vulnerable communities.

At another event, the JP Morgan Investment Seminar on Pakistan’s Economic and Monetary Policy Outlook, the finance minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable economic reforms and growth.

He briefed participants on Pakistan’s recent fiscal, monetary, and external sector developments, noting that a Staff Level Agreement had been reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

It was also underlined that Pakistan’s economy is showing positive momentum, supported by sound macroeconomic management, strengthened fiscal and external stability, and the implementation of effective reform measures.

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