Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called China a 'game-changer' in the nation's tech revolution, spotlighting their partnership at the World Economic Forum. 💼 Speaking to CGTN, Aurangzeb emphasized that collaborations like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are turbocharging Pakistan's digital infrastructure—think 5G networks, e-governance, and smart cities.
🔑 'China isn't just a partner—it's the blueprint,' Aurangzeb said, comparing Pakistan's tech ambitions to China's own meteoric rise as a digital superpower. With China's 2024 GDP projected to grow steadily, he sees this as rocket fuel for joint ventures in AI, fintech, and green energy.
🌍 Analysts say this alliance mirrors a broader trend: Asian economies leaning on each other to counter global slowdowns. For young professionals and entrepreneurs, it’s a signal to watch cross-border tech hubs blossoming from Islamabad to Shanghai.
🤖 Could Pakistan become South Asia's next startup hotspot? With CPEC 2.0 focusing on innovation, Aurangzeb sure thinks so. Stay tuned for more bytes on this digital handshake!
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Pakistan's Finance Minister: China key to Pakistan's digital growth
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