Senator Aurangzeb calls for closer DCO collaboration on digital economy investment

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb told the Digital Cooperation Organization's High-Level Ministerial Dialogue that digital transformation is central to Pakistan's move from stabilisation toward sustainable growth, according to a press release reported by Mettis Global. He spoke in New York while attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He stressed digital public infrastructure, cashless payments and upskilling so that freelancers and other digital workers can shift into higher-value services.

On virtual assets, he outlined Pakistan's continuing work on legislation, oversight and licensing. He pointed to uses beyond cryptocurrency, including cheaper, smoother remittances and the possible tokenisation of public debt and real estate.

He urged DCO member states to work more closely, exchange successful approaches and draw investment into the digital economy. The call covered both knowledge sharing and capital inflows, and the release gave no market or company-specific figures.