A high-level Damac Group delegation, led by Co-Managing Director Amira Hussain Sajwani, visited Pakistan on Wednesday. The team offered technical expertise in blockchain, AI, tokenisation of real-world assets, and digital infrastructure. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the delegation and discussed potential collaboration to support Pakistan’s financial sector reforms and digital transformation agenda.
The meeting focused on global best practices in digital technologies, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, and financial inclusion. Aurangzeb stressed that any partnership would follow national priorities, legal frameworks, and strong governance standards. The delegation also highlighted private-sector innovation to deepen capital markets and attract international investment.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today held a meeting with a high-level Sajwani business delegation led by Syed Zeeshan Shah, Chairman, One Group.
The meeting focused on emerging global trends in tokenisation, artificial intelligence (AI),… pic.twitter.com/6utkGzHHyq
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) January 7, 2026
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Separately, the Punjab government signed an agreement with Damac to accelerate tokenisation of government and commercial assets in the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised the province’s adoption of emerging technologies and positioned Punjab as a gateway for foreign investment in digital assets and technology-led projects.
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— Government of Punjab (@GovtofPunjabPK) January 7, 2026
The delegation also met IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja to explore collaboration in Pakistan’s technology ecosystem. Discussions included PropTech, outsourcing opportunities, recognition of local tech talent, and financial inclusion, particularly for women through digital wallets and fintech initiatives.
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Both sides expressed confidence in Pakistan’s potential for technology-driven investment. The meetings align with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Digital Nation Pakistan vision, aiming to build an inclusive, innovation-driven digital economy while fostering global partnerships and sustainable growth.