{"id":7731,"date":"2026-04-01T11:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalnewspk.pk\/en\/?p=7731"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:17:49","slug":"digital-economy-could-contribute-up-to-7pc-to-gdp-by-2030-highlights-oiccis-latest-digital-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capitalnewspk.pk\/en\/2026\/04\/01\/digital-economy-could-contribute-up-to-7pc-to-gdp-by-2030-highlights-oiccis-latest-digital-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital economy could contribute up to 7pc to GDP by 2030, highlights OICCI\u2019s latest Digital Report"},"content":{"rendered":"Islamabad(Zahid Yaqoob Khawaja): Pakistan\u2019s digital economy has the potential to contribute 5\u20137 per cent to GDP by 2030 if key structural bottlenecks are addressed and reforms accelerated, according to the OICCI Digital Report 2025, which underscores the sector\u2019s growing role as a driver of productivity, exports and financial inclusion.<br \/><br \/>The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Wednesday launched its flagship report, \u2018Recommendations for Pakistan\u2019s Digital Future\u2019, presenting a comprehensive assessment of the country\u2019s digital ecosystem, policy gaps and growth opportunities. <br \/><br \/>The OICCI Digital Report highlights strong momentum in Pakistan\u2019s digital adoption. IT and IT-enabled services (IteS) exports reached $3.8 billion, while the country\u2019s thriving freelance economy generated $779 million in earnings. Pakistan now has more than 150 million broadband subscriptions and over 200 million telecom connections, with the mobile ecosystem contributing an estimated $17 billion to the national economy.<br \/><br \/>Despite this progress, the report points to significant infrastructure gaps that could slow growth. Only about 18pc of cellular towers are connected through fibre, far below the global benchmark of around 40pc, limiting network capacity and readiness for next-generation technologies.<br \/><br \/>OICCI President Yousaf Hussain said the OICCI Digital Report reflects encouraging gains in digital finance and inclusion. \u201cPakistan has made notable strides in digital payments and financial inclusion. The Raast instant payment system processed PKR 18 trillion in peer-to-peer transactions in FY26, demonstrating the rapid adoption of digital financial services,\u201d he said, adding that infrastructure bottlenecks and regulatory delays continue to constrain the sector\u2019s full potential.<br \/><br \/>OICCI Secretary General M. Abdul Aleem noted that while policy dialogue has progressed, implementation remains slow. \u201cOnly about one-quarter of OICCI\u2019s digital policy recommendations issued in OICCI\u2019s Digital Report 2022 have been implemented so far. Faster execution, improved fibre penetration and a more investment-friendly regulatory environment will be essential to unlock Pakistan\u2019s digital potential,\u201d he said.<br \/><br \/>The OICCI report recommends lower taxes on broadband services and digital devices, accelerated fibre deployment, regulatory clarity in data protection and cybersecurity, and stronger public-private collaboration to position Pakistan as a competitive regional digital economy.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad(Zahid Yaqoob Khawaja): Pakistan\u2019s digital economy has the potential to contribute 5\u20137 per cent to GDP by 2030 if key structural bottlenecks are addressed and reforms accelerated, according to the OICCI Digital Report 2025, which underscores the sector\u2019s growing role as a driver of productivity, exports and financial inclusion. 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