Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Umar Saif, has stirred debate by claiming that Pakistan has outpaced India in certain areas of the technology sector. His comments come at a time when both nations are investing heavily in digital infrastructure, innovation, and tech talent development.
Pakistan’s IT Sector Growing Fast, Minister Claims
Umar Saif praised Pakistan’s efforts in building a strong IT industry, claiming that the nation is ahead of India in certain key fields. He pointed to Pakistan’s rising freelance economy, where thousands of young people are earning income through platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.
The minister also highlighted that Pakistan has made significant progress in digital payments, software exports, and mobile phone production. According to him, these developments are helping the country’s economy while also creating job opportunities for the youth. He believes that these steps prove Pakistan is advancing faster than its regional rival in selected areas.
Local Smartphone Manufacturing and Freelancing Rises
One of the standout achievements mentioned by the IT Minister was the increase in local smartphone assembly. Pakistan has started producing a large number of mobile phones within the country, reducing reliance on imports and encouraging investment. At the same time, the country’s freelancing industry continues to expand.
Many young professionals are using their skills to work online for clients around the world, earning valuable foreign income.
India Still a Giant, But Pakistan Sees Opportunity
Although India is widely known as a global technology leader, with major companies and a large IT workforce, Minister Saif believes Pakistan is showing faster progress in some focused sectors.
While India dominates in software outsourcing and has large tech hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Pakistan is quickly catching up in areas like remote work, training developers, and digital transformation. The IT Minister sees this as a sign that the country is on the right path and capable of narrowing the gap with its neighbor.
With a young and talented population, Pakistan hopes to strengthen its tech sector and become a major digital power in the region. Minister Saif’s remarks serve as a message of hope and ambition as Pakistan looks to the future.
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