KARACHI, PAKISTAN: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) successfully concluded the 22nd Annual P@SHA ICT Awards, bringing together Pakistan’s leading technology companies, innovators, entrepreneurs, public-sector institutions, and digital teams to recognize outstanding achievements across the country’s rapidly evolving technology ecosystem.
With more than 1,380 applications received from across Pakistan, the P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 highlighted the scale, diversity, and growing sophistication of the country’s technology sector. This year’s awards recognized excellence across software development, digital services, emerging technologies, public-sector digitalization, financial technology, community inclusion, and technology-enabled innovation.
The 2026 Awards featured:
36 Gold Awards
51 Merit Awards
2 Appreciation Awards
4 Honorary Awards
The awards ceremony was held against the backdrop of Pakistan’s continued focus on technology-led economic growth, digital transformation, export expansion, and global competitiveness. The breadth of solutions showcased at the event reflected the increasing role of Pakistan’s technology sector in creating high-value services, supporting businesses and communities, and connecting Pakistani innovation with international markets.
The P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 were supported by Payoneer as Silver Sponsor and Systems Limited as Industry Partner. The event’s roundtables were sponsored by Abacus, Contour Software, 10Pearls, and NextGENi, bringing together industry stakeholders to discuss key opportunities and priorities for Pakistan’s technology sector.
Recognizing Export Excellence
Systems Limited received the Gold Award in the Services category for Top Exporter – Technology Export Operations, recognizing its contribution to Pakistan’s technology export landscape and its continued engagement with international markets.
The recognition reflects the growing importance of export-oriented technology businesses in expanding Pakistan’s global digital footprint and demonstrating the capabilities of Pakistani technology companies to international clients and markets.
Advancing Digital Government
Public-sector innovation was another major highlight of the evening, with NADRA receiving a Gold Award in the Public Sector category for Government and Citizen Services for its Pak ID Mobile App.
NADRA also received Merit Awards for its Multi Biometric Verification System in the Inclusions and Community category and its Proof of Life Certificate in Digital Government. Together, these recognitions reflect the continued advancement of secure, accessible, and technology-enabled citizen services in Pakistan.
Celebrating Corporate Innovation
Jazz, through its digital development arm The Software Factory, was among the prominent award recipients, securing a total of five awards.
The Software Factory received Gold Awards for ROX – Pakistan’s Digital-First Mobile Lifestyle Platform in Media and Entertainment and the FikrFree Digital Insurance Ecosystem in Banking, Insurance, and Finance.
It also received Merit Awards for Onboarding Buddy and Whispr in Business Services, as well as the Meridian AI-Powered Geospatial Intelligence Platform in Technology Big Data Analytics.
Innovation with Impact
The Awards also recognized emerging companies and solutions addressing complex business, environmental, and community challenges.
Quickgen Technologies SMC Pvt Ltd received five awards, including Gold Awards for its QuickComm Earpiece Personal AI and QuickComm Table To solutions.
Meanwhile, DynaSys Networks received four awards across the Inclusions and Community categories, including Gold Awards for its Automated Flood Warning System and Smart Water Metering initiatives. These solutions demonstrate how technology can contribute not only to commercial growth but also to environmental resilience, resource management, and community welfare.
The Road to APICTA
For eligible Gold Award winners, the P@SHA ICT Awards represent an important next step toward the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA), providing an opportunity for Pakistan’s technology innovators to showcase their solutions on an international platform.
The rigorous evaluation and recognition process at the P@SHA ICT Awards continues to provide a benchmark for technological excellence in Pakistan while creating a pathway for local innovators to engage with the wider Asia-Pacific technology community.
The P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 celebrated the companies, teams, and individuals contributing to the continued growth of Pakistan’s digital economy — from export-oriented technology enterprises and AI-powered platforms to public-sector digital services and solutions addressing critical community needs.
Congratulations to the Tech Ascendants of 2026.
