The National IT Board extends its profound felicitations to Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, on winning the prestigious "Industry Champion of the Year" at The Fast Mode Awards 2026!

Out of 500+ global nominations across 60+ countries, this highest individual honor is awarded to just one leader annually. It stands as a powerful international validation of her transformative leadership and the remarkable milestones achieved under her tenure:

• Record IT Exports: Surging to an unprecedented $4.6 Billion with a 21% annual growth rate.
• 5G Spectrum Auction: Successfully executing the country's largest spectrum auction and launch.
• Forward-Looking Policies: Spearheading the Digital Nation Pakistan Act and the first National AI Policy.
• Global Tech Confidence: Cementing landmark investments and partnerships with tech giants like Google, Huawei, and ZTE.

This global accolade highlights Pakistan’s rapidly rising trajectory as an emerging regional tech hub.