This remarkable achievement underscores
Pakistan’s growing prominence in
the global ICT landscape
Web Desk
Bandar Seri Begawan: Pakistan’s technology sector reached new heights at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, securing 10 awards across diverse categories. This remarkable achievement underscores Pakistan’s growing prominence in the global ICT landscape.
Pakistan’s Outstanding Performance
The APICTA Awards, hosted in Brunei Darussalam, saw participation from 16 member economies, celebrating technological excellence and innovation. Pakistan’s delegation, led by Muhammad Zohaib Khan, included 20 talented teams from startups, IT companies, and academic institutions.
Here’s a list of Pakistan’s winners at APICTA 2024:
- Banking, Insurance & Finance: Cheque Mate
- Media & Entertainment, Tourism & Hospitality, Retail & Distribution: Adlytic-AI
- Media & Entertainment, Tourism & Hospitality, Retail & Distribution: Ticketwala
- Health & Inclusion: CureMD
- Tertiary Students: Dermopsy
- Tertiary Students: HemAidX
- Tertiary Students: Augmented Reality-based User Manuals
- Internet of Things (IoT): Alef
- Startup of the Year: Adlytic-AI
- People’s Choice Award: Augmented Reality-based User Manuals
Distinguished Leadership and Judging Panel
The event featured a panel of distinguished judges, including:
- Muhammad Zohaib Khan, CEO of A2Z Creatorz, former Chairman of P@SHA, and APICTA EXCO member, who served as Head Judge.
- Dr. Shoab Khan, former Chairman of P@SHA and APICTA EXCO member, as an Advisory Judge.
- Badar Khushnood, former Chairman of P@SHA, as an esteemed Judge.
These ICT veterans played a pivotal role in upholding the high standards of the competition while showcasing Pakistan’s technological prowess.
Celebrating Pakistan’s Innovation
The winning projects, such as Adlytic-AI (double award winner) and Augmented Reality-based User Manuals (People’s Choice and Tertiary Students categories), reflect Pakistan’s commitment to developing innovative solutions. These projects demonstrate exceptional creativity, technological expertise, and a vision for the future.
The APICTA Awards are not just a competition; they serve as a platform for collaboration, product benchmarking, and networking, fostering economic and trade opportunities among member economies.
About APICTA
The Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) is a regional organization that promotes technological innovation and indigenous ICT solutions for global markets. Its annual awards recognize and celebrate the best projects from its member economies, making it a hallmark of technological excellence.
Acknowledgment and Future Prospects
The Honorable Minister of Transport and Telecommunications of Brunei, the Chief Guest at the event, commended all participants for their exceptional contributions to technology and innovation.
Pakistan’s stellar performance at APICTA 2024 reaffirms its position as a global leader in ICT, paving the way for future advancements in the industry.
