Pakistan’s technology sector achieved a historic milestone at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, bagging 10 awards across multiple categories. This incredible achievement highlights the nation’s growing prominence in the global ICT landscape.
The APICTA Awards, held in Brunei Darussalam, brought together delegations from 16 member economies to celebrate technological innovation and excellence. Pakistan’s delegation, led by Muhammad Zohaib Khan, comprised 20 talented teams representing startups, IT companies, and academic institutions.
Pakistan’s APICTA 2024 Winners:
1. Banking, Insurance, & Finance: Cheque Mate
2. Media & Entertainment, Tourism & Hospitality, Retail & Distribution: Adlytic-AI
3. Media & Entertainment, Tourism & Hospitality, Retail & Distribution: Ticketwala
4. Health & Inclusion: CureMD
5. Tertiary Students: Dermopsy
6. Tertiary Students: HemAidX
7. Tertiary Students: Augmented Reality-based User Manuals
8. Internet of Things (IoT): Alef
9. Startup of the Year: Adlytic-AI
10. People’s Choice Award: Augmented Reality-based User Manuals
Leadership and Judges Panel
The event featured an esteemed judging panel, including:
• Muhammad Zohaib Khan, CEO of A2Z Creatorz, former Chairman of P@SHA, and an APICTA EXCO member, who served as the Head Judge.
• Dr. Shoab Khan, a former Chairman of P@SHA, Advisory Judge, and APICTA EXCO member.
• Badar Khushnood, a former Chairman of P@SHA and esteemed Judge.
Together, these industry veterans upheld the event’s high standards while representing Pakistan’s ICT excellence.
A Showcase of Pakistan’s Innovation
The 20-member delegation led by Muhammad Zohaib Khan included innovative companies, startups, and academic teams that demonstrated exceptional creativity and technological expertise. Winning projects like Adlytic-AI (double award winner) and Augmented Reality-based User Manuals (People’s Choice and Tertiary Students category) reflect Pakistan’s commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions.
The APICTA Awards provide a platform for collaboration, product benchmarking, and networking, fostering economic and trade opportunities among member economies.
The Chief Guest, the Honorable Minister of Transport and Telecommunications of Brunei, commended all participants for their contributions to technology and innovation.
