Appointment of the new caretaker Federal IT and Telecommunications minister of Pakistan, Dr. Umar Saif, has been met with approval from the wider IT industry. Dr. Umar Saif is a globally recognized figure in the field of IT and technology, having excelled in academia, entrepreneurship, and research.

A statement of warm welcome and regards was also expressed by The Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA), calling the appointment well-deserved. Dr. Umar Saif’s credentials include expertise in artificial intelligence, digital governance, and technology transformation, making him an ideal candidate for this role.

The association has also expressed hope that the new appointment will be a source of fresh inspiration and progress in the nation’s IT industry. They extended their full support to him and highlighted the importance of continuity in policies, creating an enabling environment for IT services exports, and sustaining ongoing IT initiatives.

Dr. Saif will be able to call upon a wealth of experience from his previous posts as Punjab IT Board chairman as well as VC of the Information Technology University. He has received numerous accolades, including the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (SI) civil award in recognition of his services to Pakistan.

Dr. Saif took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his gratitude for the momentous opportunity to play a role in the caretaker government. He emphasized the critical role of IT in transforming Pakistan’s economy, digitizing processes, reducing corruption, and serving citizens.

Dr. Umar Saif’s appointment is seen as a significant development in Pakistan’s IT sector, with high expectations for his contributions during his tenure as the caretaker IT minister.