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Pakistan Celebrates National Day in UAE with Diplomatic Reception

  The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted a grand reception today to commemorate Pakistan's National Day, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, senior UAE government officials, Emirati nationals, and the Pakistani community. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh. The event featured traditional performances, including the national anthems of Pakistan and the UAE played on traditional instruments. The Pakistani flag was prominently displayed on the hotel building, visible across Abu Dhabi, symbolizing the strong ties between the two nations . In his address, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi reflected on the significance of the Pakistan Resolution and the challenges faced by the nascent state in its journey toward socio-economic development. He highlighted various opportuni...
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Can digital technology potentially have a transformative impact on Pakistan's development?



Also read :Can digital technology potentially have a transformative impact on Pakistan's development?


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With all of Pakistan’s human development indicators having declined in recent years, a timely new report asks a pivotal question. Can digital technology play a role in the country’s development, enabling it to leapfrog to a better future? The UNDP’s 2024 National Human Development Report for Pakistan seeks to answer this question and more. It puts forward the compelling argument that digital technology can be a vital enabler to enhance human development in Pakistan.


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The UNDP report Doing Digital for Development assesses in detail how digital transformation can be a critical vehicle to drive socio-economic development in Pakistan. It identifies the challenges and opportunities on the path of digital empowerment. It sees digital technology as a transformative and democratizing force “capable of bridging the gap between existing human development deficits and a future of prosperity and growth.”


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In surveying the challenges of the country’s uneven digital playing field, the report points to several disparities and weaknesses, presenting a number of telling facts in this regard. With over 87 million Internet users, Internet penetration is around 46 percent. This means over half the population has no Internet access. The country has 71 million social media users representing 30 percent of the population. Pakistan fares poorly in leading global indices measuring digital progress. It is ranked 45 out of 52 countries in the World Internet Development Index (2023), compiled by China. This is based on indices of IT infrastructure, digital technology and innovation capability, digital economy, digital governance and cybersecurity.


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