Islamabad (TDI): A senior delegation from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), one of China’s top state-owned technology enterprises, met with Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, to explore new areas of partnership in advanced and emerging technologies.
During the meeting, an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between CETC and the Emerging Technologies Lab, a project of the Planning Ministry supported under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP). The agreement seeks to promote joint research, innovation, and technical collaboration in the fast-evolving field of quantum technologies, with a focus on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and co-development of future-ready solutions.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ahsan Iqbal said that China will assist Pakistan in establishing the National Center for Quantum Computing, which will mark a major step forward in the country’s technological advancement.
He further said that this collaboration will serve as a new chapter in Pakistan-China scientific relations,” he stated. “Quantum technology represents the future, and cooperation with China in this domain will be a game changer for Pakistan.
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Highlighting the government’s vision, Ahsan Iqbal emphasized that quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are the foundations of modern economies. He said the government, under the ‘Uraan Pakistan’ initiative, is ensuring access to cutting-edge technologies to prepare the country for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Investments in emerging technologies are the key to joining the ranks of developed nations,” he noted. “We are initiating the Quantum Valley Project, which will become Pakistan’s own Silicon Valley, a hub for innovation, technology, and knowledge-based development, he added.
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The Minister further said that leveraging China’s experience in modern technology would be a transformative opportunity for Pakistan. He reiterated that technological cooperation is an important pillar under CPEC Phase-II, focusing on industrial modernization, digital transformation, and human resource development.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and fostering long-term partnerships that contribute to technological advancement, innovation, and national development.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
