Written by: Talat Hussain, Head of Information Security and Governance, Sindh Revenue Board, Govt. of Sindh.
Pakistan may not make global tech headlines every day, but quietly, a transformation is
brewing that could redefine the country’s future. Unlike the usual talk of “startups” and
“fintech,” the real game-changer lies deeper in how ordinary people, small businesses, and
even rural communities are beginning to embrace technology in unexpected ways.
For instance, local farmers using mobile apps to predict weather or detect crop diseases was
unheard of a few years ago. Now, with cheaper smartphones and easy-to-use tools, this is
becoming normal. Similarly, small shopkeepers are moving from “bahi khata” to digital ledgers
like EasyKhata or DigiKhata, changing how money flows in our micro-economy.
Beyond this, Pakistan’s younger generation is quietly exploring AI and machine learning not
just in big universities but also through free online courses. In small towns, kids are building
Python projects on borrowed laptops. This silent upskilling could surprise many in the coming
decade.
Cybersecurity will also shape this future. As we go digital, threats grow, and Pakistan is slowly
waking up to this reality. We might see local cybersecurity startups mushrooming to protect
businesses and even individuals.
Another overlooked area is energy tech. With our power challenges, smart grids and affordable
solar tech could soon merge with digital monitoring, creating opportunities for local tech
entrepreneurs.
In short, the future of technology in Pakistan isn’t only about flashy apps or billion-dollar
unicorns. It’s about ordinary people quietly rewriting how they live, work, and connect —
setting the stage for a very different Pakistan by 2035.
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