Pakistan sweeps 11 categories at ASOCIO Digital, AI Awards

KARACHI: Pakistan has made a strong mark at the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) Digital and AI Awards 2026, securing top honours in 11 categories in recognition of the country’s growing digital innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence capabilities.

The Pakistan Software Houses Association has also congratulated the Pakistani technology organizations honoured at the prestigious ASOCIO Digital and 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.

The event was attended by a dedicated Pakistan delegation from P@SHA comprising Dr. Shoab A. Khan Chairman P@SHA, Muhammad Zohaib Khan Vice Chairman of ASOCIO & CEC Member P@SHA and 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.

The honoured 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. Secure Beans won the AI in Cyber security Award, Planet beyond 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 and Future Skills, while SMART IS (Private) Limited claimed the AI in Manufacturing / Supply Chain Award.

Commenting on this development Dr. Shoab Khan Chairman of P@SHA said that this monumental achievement is a testament to the relentless innovation, resilience, and world-class capability of Pakistan’s technology sector. “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”, he added.

Khan said that 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.

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