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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has been featured in GovInsider’s 9th Women in GovTech 2025 report, placing Pakistan on the global map of inclusive digital governance.
Released under the theme “How inclusive tech builds trust for all,” the annual report examines how technology is reshaping public service delivery worldwide. This year’s edition highlights 102 women innovators from 30 countries, up from 24 countries last year, marking GovInsider’s most diverse report to date.
Inclusive Tech and Public Trust
GovInsider describes trust as the core infrastructure of modern government rather than a secondary goal. The report positions inclusive technology as essential for building trust in public systems, especially those serving diverse and underserved communities.
Bringing the Hardest-to-Reach Into Digital Policy
Within this global context, Shaza Fatima Khawaja emerges as a leading voice from Pakistan. The report highlights her focus on bringing the “hardest-to-reach 20 percent” into policy conversations. According to GovInsider, this approach ensures digital public services work for everyone, not just the digitally connected.
The report notes that her leadership centers on citizen-focused technology that bridges the gap between policy intent and real-world implementation. It credits her work with using inclusive digital systems to strengthen citizen trust and improve service delivery.
Pakistan’s Growing Role in Global GovTech
At the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, the focus remains on building digital systems that actually work for people. These efforts include improving access, enhancing transparency, and empowering women and youth through technology.
The Women in GovTech 2025 report also recognizes Mahvish Ayub, Head of Strategy at the National Incubation Center Peshawar, alongside other global innovators. Their inclusion reflects Pakistan’s expanding role in international GovTech conversations.
GovInsider positions Shaza Fatima Khawaja among women leaders reshaping how governments deliver services through technology. The report concludes that her recognition highlights Pakistan’s rising voice in global discussions on trust, inclusion, and future-ready digital governance.
