24 Tech MoUs Between Pakistan and China Strengthen ICT Cooperation
Pakistan and China have significantly expanded their technological collaboration through the signing of 24 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) under the Joint Working Group on IT Cooperation. The agreements, signed in Beijing, include one government-to-government, seven government-to-business, and 16 business-to-business MoUs, marking a major step in deepening bilateral digital ties.
These initiatives aim to establish an innovative digital corridor that will enhance cooperation across Pakistan’s IT sector, focusing on infrastructure projects such as fiber optic networks, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and human resource development. The partnership also seeks to open new avenues for Pakistani technology firms and boost IT exports.
A cornerstone of this cooperation is the skills training program with Huawei, designed to train up to 300,000 Pakistani youths in advanced fields including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. This effort addresses the national digital skills gap while creating job opportunities through global expertise and collaboration with local academic institutions.
Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom has also partnered with Google to provide AI training for government officials, supporting the broader national AI strategy across education, governance, healthcare, and the judiciary. Similarly, collaboration with the Asian Development Bank via Ignite focuses on practical AI applications in sectors such as EdTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, ClimateTech, and GovTech, translating national policy into actionable solutions.
The partnership with ZTE aims to train 100,000 participants nationwide and plans to establish ZTE’s eighth global training centre in Pakistan, strengthening the country’s human resource capacity and positioning it as a competitive technology hub. Additionally, World Bank-supported initiatives under the Digital Economy Enhancement Project focus on digital public infrastructure, modernising governance, and improving access to online government services.
Cybersecurity cooperation has been enhanced through PKCERT, alongside extensive international engagements including trade consultations, investment dialogues, and MoU signings with countries such as Azerbaijan, Iran, and the UAE. Collectively, these measures are designed to enhance Pakistan’s digital capabilities, foster global partnerships, and accelerate the nation’s digital transformation through coordinated ICT and emerging technology initiatives.