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Jakarta: Pakistan has secured a major international recognition by winning awards in 11 categories at the ASOCIO Digital & AI Awards 2026, highlighting the country’s growing capabilities in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and technology innovation. The achievement underscores Pakistan’s increasing presence and recognition in the global digital technology landscape.
The Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) congratulateed the Pakistani technology organizations honored at the prestigious ASOCIO Digital & AI Awards 2026. The awards were officially presented at the ASOCIO Digital Summit & AI Awards 2026, held on October 6 in Jakarta – representing top IT and tech talent across 26 countries.
It is pertinent to note that the above-mentioned esteemed event of international significance was attended by a dedicated Pakistan delegation from P@SHA – comprising Dr. Shoab A. Khan, Chairman P@SHA; Mr. Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Vice Chairman of ASOCIO & CEC Member P@SHA and Mr. Zain Tariq, Manager of Special Initiatives at P@SHA.
Competing against top-tier technology organizations from 26 economies across the Asia-Oceania region, Pakistani enterprises secured recognition across 11 distinct categories. This remarkable sweep serves as a significant milestone for the country’s technology ecosystem, cementing Pakistan’s rapidly expanding footprint and leadership in global digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
The sweeping victory highlights comprehensive excellence across multiple sectors, from public service and healthcare to cybersecurity and agriculture. The honored Pakistani organizations include the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) – which received the Digital Government Award; Remire, recognized with the Talent Development Award; and Symmetry Group Limited, winner of the Global Business Service Award.
In the realm of Artificial Intelligence, Pakistani firms demonstrated remarkable prowess. SecureBeans won the AI in Cybersecurity Award, Planetbeyond Pakistan took home the AI for Public Good Award, and CARE was recognized for AI in Education. Further demonstrating sectoral diversity, DxVision AI earned the AI in Healthcare Award, Sybrid secured the AI in Smart Agriculture Award, and Unikrew Solutions won for AI in Financial Services. Rounding out the impressive sweep, Geekinn Private Limited was awarded for AI in Workforce & Future Skills, while SMART IS (Private) Limited claimed the AI in Manufacturing / Supply Chain Award.
“This monumental achievement is a testament to the relentless innovation, resilience, and world-class capability of Pakistan’s technology sector,” said Dr. Shoab Khan, Chairman of P@SHA. “Winning across 11 diverse categories against fierce competition from 24 economies demonstrates that Pakistan is no longer just participating in the global tech landscape – we are actively driving the future of digital transformation and applied artificial intelligence. These organizations have done Pakistan proud, showcasing the true depth and potential of our IT ecosystem to the world.”
The ASOCIO accolades cast a global spotlight on the talent and cutting-edge solutions emerging from Pakistan’s IT sector, underscoring its vital and growing contribution to the international tech industry. P@SHA extends its warmest congratulations to all the recipients on this well-deserved global recognition.
Furthermore, the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) is a federation of ICT industry associations representing economies across Asia and Oceania. Its highly anticipated annual awards recognize and celebrate excellence in digital innovation, technological advancement, and IT adoption across the region.
