Digitalisation key to sustainable growth

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb took part in a High-Level Ministerial Dialogue of the Digital Cooperation Organisation while in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, according to The Express Tribune. He framed digital transformation as a central element of Pakistan's shift away from stabilising the economy toward long-term expansion. He highlighted public digital systems and cashless payments, and said better connectivity must be paired with training so freelancers can move into higher-value work.

Noting the wide uptake of virtual assets, Aurangzeb said Pakistan is building rules, supervision and licensing, and stressed practical uses beyond cryptocurrency, such as cheaper, smoother remittances. He also mentioned that public debt and property could be tokenised. He urged closer ties among DCO members so they can exchange approaches that have worked and draw investment into the digital economy.