Pakistan’s Dream for Local Semiconductor Industry Growth Gains Momentum with Saudi Collaboration

Pakistan has unveiled a long-term roadmap to develop its local semiconductor industry, aiming to train over 7,200 professionals in the first phase to boost innovation, research, and employment opportunities in the high-tech sector.

According to Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the initiative focuses on training skilled professionals in integrated circuit (IC) design and semiconductor research, enabling them to work in both domestic and international markets.

“This program will not only strengthen Pakistan’s semiconductor talent pool but also enhance national security and protect our position in the global supply chain,” she said.

The plan is structured into three phases, targeting full collaboration with international partners, especially Saudi Arabia, by 2035, as Pakistan aspires to become a key player in global electronics production.

Semiconductors are vital to modern digital infrastructure from smartphones to electric vehicles and artificial intelligence systems. Strengthening this industry could place Pakistan among emerging economies investing in technology sovereignty and innovation.