Pakistan, April 30 -- The inaugural two-day Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) Forum, being held in Islamabad, marks a pivotal moment for Pakistan's digital economy. With $700 million in investment commitments from global players and the participation of over 400 delegates and 200 IT and telecom companies from more than 30 countries, the summit does offer a rare glimpse of what our digital future could look like if managed wisely.

The numbers are promising. No denying that. In the first half of FY2024-25, ICT exports surged by 28 per cent to reach $1.86 billion. Foreign direct investment in the sector rose by 20 per cent. With 58.4 per cent internet penetration and nearly 73 million smartphone users, Pakistan presents a consumer ba...