The Finance and Revenue Minister of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has called for greater investment in digital infrastructure and skills as the country seeks to move from economic stabilization towards sustainable growth.
The Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in the Digital Cooperation Organization’s (DCO) High-Level Ministerial Dialogue during a visit to New York to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
On this occasion, he highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to expand digital public infrastructure and cashless payments. He described digital transformation as a key part of Pakistan’s transition from economic stabilization to sustainable growth.
He said improved connectivity needed to be matched by investment in skills, including upskilling and reskilling, to help freelancers and other digital workers move into higher-value services.
Noting the widespread adoption of virtual assets, he outlined Pakistan’s work on legislation, oversight and licensing, and emphasized practical uses beyond cryptocurrency, including cheaper and more seamless remittances and the potential tokenization of public debt and real estate.
The finance minister also called for closer collaboration among DCO member states to share successful approaches and attract investment in the digital economy.
