Dr. Saif advocates for systematic framework to benefit from Pakistani diaspora experience

ISLAMABAD,  Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif, emphasized the need for a systematic framework to benefit from the wealth of experience of the Pakistani diaspora worldwide.

During a meeting with Pakistani professionals in Switzerland, Dr. Umar Saif acknowledged the diaspora as a valuable asset to the country, highlighting their commendable contribution to the stability and growth of Pakistan’s economy, said a news release received here on Thursday.

In addition to engaging with the Pakistani diaspora, Dr. Umar Saif visited the Salesforce pavilion at Davos to explore opportunities for Pakistan to become a hub of Salesforce expertise.

He also met with the Chairman of VEON, Terzioglu, with CEO Jazz Aamir Ibrahim in attendance.Furthermore, the Caretaker IT Minister addressed the CEPI-Global Fund-IQVIA Session on Disease Surveillance in Davos.+

He shared insights into Pakistan’s use of technology for disease surveillance, citing examples of monitoring dengue, Covid, and TB.

The session was attended by several global leaders in public health, including Dr. Jean Kaseya, DG Africa CDC, Richard Hatchett, CEO, CEPI, Peter Sands, CEO, The Global Fund, and others.
Dr. Umar Saif also visited the Crypto Pavilion during his engagements in Davos.