The Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITES will hold the P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 in Karachi.
The 22nd edition of the awards ceremony is scheduled for September 22. The event will bring together key figures from Pakistan’s technology sector.
The ceremony follows judging rounds held in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore. Industry professionals and technology experts assessed the submitted entries.
The judging process focused on several important areas. These included innovation, technical strength, practical value, scalability, and potential impact.
More than 1,380 entries were evaluated during this year’s awards process. The entries were divided across 10 main categories.
They also covered 41 sub-categories and cross-categories. These categories represent several major areas of the technology industry.
The awards include fields such as Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, and Cybersecurity. HealthTech and Cloud Computing are also among the featured areas.
Enterprise Solutions, Digital Government, Sustainability, and Gaming are included as well. Other technology-related fields are also part of the awards.
P@SHA will recognize winners and runners-up during the upcoming ceremony. Technology companies, professionals, policymakers, and investors are expected to attend.
Businesses and other stakeholders from the technology sector will also participate. The ceremony will provide a platform to highlight achievements across the industry.
P@SHA Chairman Sajjad Syed said the awards continue to recognize talent and innovation. He also highlighted achievements emerging from Pakistan’s technology sector.
Senior Vice Chairman and Brand Chair Muhammad Umair Nizam also discussed the awards. He said they recognize companies and individuals supporting the country’s digital economy.
The 2026 awards have received support from several companies and organizations. Payoneer is serving as the Silver Sponsor for this year’s event.
Systems Limited is the Industry Partner for the awards. Abacus, Contour Software, 10Pearls, and NextGENi are sponsoring the roundtables.
The P@SHA ICT Awards also provide an international opportunity for Pakistani technology companies. The awards serve as Pakistan’s official gateway to the APICTA Awards.
Winners and runners-up can represent Pakistan at the APICTA Awards 2026. The international awards will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The P@SHA ICT Awards have been organized for more than two decades. They provide technology companies with a platform to showcase their work.
Startups, students, and individual innovators can also gain industry recognition through the awards. The initiative covers both established and emerging technology fields.
Applications, screening, and judging for the 2026 edition have now been completed. The September 22 ceremony will mark the final stage of this year’s awards.
The event will showcase technology projects and digital innovation from Pakistan. It will also provide an opportunity for industry stakeholders to connect.
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The awards highlight developments across multiple technology sectors. They also create a link between Pakistan’s technology industry and the wider Asia Pacific region.
