Pakistan's technology sector has secured recognition in 11 categories at the ASOCIO Digital and AI Awards 2026 in Jakarta, marking a major achievement for the country's growing digital and artificial intelligence industry. The Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITES (P@SHA) said the awards, held on October 6, brought together technology organisations from across the Asia-Oceania region, with participants from 26 economies.
The latest achievement was welcomed by P@SHA Chairman Dr. Shoab A. Khan, who described the success as a major milestone for Pakistan's IT sector.
The Pakistani organisations were recognised for work ranging from digital government and talent development to artificial intelligence applications in cybersecurity, education, healthcare, agriculture, financial services, and manufacturing. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) received the Digital Government Award, while REMIRE won the Talent Development Award.
Symmetry Group Limited secured the Global Business Service Award. In the artificial intelligence categories, SECUREBEANS received the AI in Cybersecurity Award, while PlanetBeyond Pakistan won the AI for Public Good Award.
The Center for Advanced Research in Engineering (CARE) was recognised for AI in Education, while DxVision AI won the AI in Healthcare Award. Sybrid Private Limited received the AI in Smart Agriculture Award, and Unikrew Solutions (Private) Limited won the AI in Financial Services Award.
Geekinn (Private) Limited was recognised for AI in Workforce and Future Skills, while SMART IS (Private) Limited received the AI in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Award. During the ceremony, the awards for Symmetry Group, SECUREBEANS, and Geekinn were received on behalf of the organisations by Dr. Shoab Khan, Muhammad Zohaib Khan, and Zain Tariq.
A P@SHA delegation represented Pakistan at the ceremony. It was led by Dr. Shoab Khan and included Muhammad Zohaib Khan, a P@SHA Central Executive Committee member and ASOCIO vice chairman, and Zain Tariq, manager of special initiatives at P@SHA.
This recognition highlights the rapid evolution of Pakistan's digital landscape. Industry experts believe that such international accolades will boost investor confidence and encourage further innovation within the local ecosystem.
The diverse range of awards, spanning from public sector governance to private sector manufacturing, demonstrates the depth of technical expertise available in the country. The ASOCIO awards are considered one of the most prestigious honors in the regional technology calendar.
By competing against 26 other economies, Pakistani firms have proven that their solutions are globally competitive and capable of addressing complex modern challenges through artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Looking ahead, P@SHA aims to leverage this success to foster stronger international partnerships.
The association plans to continue its efforts in promoting Pakistani tech talent on global platforms, ensuring that the country remains a key player in the evolving digital economy of the Asia-Oceania region. The delegation's return marks a celebratory moment for the local tech community, which has been working tirelessly to position Pakistan as a hub for high-end software development and AI-driven solutions.
The government and private sector collaboration remains a cornerstone of this ongoing success story.