Pakistan will host its first-ever Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Forum in Islamabad on April 29-30, a historic initiative jointly organized by the Government of Pakistan and the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO).
The event, which has been described as a turning point for Pakistan’s digital future, is being supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The Forum aims to attract international investment, promote digital innovation, and bolster the country’s ambitions of achieving $60 billion in digital economic output by 2030.
The announcement was warmly welcomed by DCO Secretary General Deemah AlYahya, who expressed optimism about Pakistan’s growing potential in the global digital space.
Pakistan's digital ecosystem, powered by its youthful population and strategic geographic location, is a promising destination for foreign digital investors, she said in a statement.
According to the organizers, the two-day forum is expected to draw participation from over 500 global investors, industry leaders, and technology experts. Their involvement is seen as a major endorsement of Pakistan’s digital potential and is expected to catalyse new investments in sectors such as Fintech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Agritech.
More than 75 startups from across Pakistan will also showcase their ventures at the event, seeking partnerships, funding, and global exposure. The presence of such a wide range of innovation-driven enterprises underscores the country’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and technological advancement.
Officials said the forum will highlight Pakistan’s strengths, including a youthful population, increasing internet penetration, and rapid digital adoption, positioning the country as an emerging hub for digital transformation and innovation.