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UPTECH

DrivingbilateraltechnologycollaborationbetweentheUKandPakistan

About the Forum

A bilateral technology platform, headquartered in London.

UPTECH is the UK–Pakistan Tech Forum. Our work is to make hiring, sourcing, market entry, and investment between UK and Pakistani technology companies workable in practice, through services, a member directory, and a published governance framework.

UPTECH acts as an introducer, intermediary, or contracting party depending on the engagement. The form differs by deal; the published standards do not.

About Us
Animated overview of UK–Pakistan Tech Forum activities and events

1996

UK Arbitration Act

Our Services

Services on both sides of the corridor

Concrete engagements for UK companies engaging Pakistan's technology base, and for Pakistani companies reaching UK and European markets.

Our Focus

What Drives Us

Three operating pillars sit beneath UPTECH's work, policy and regulation, innovation partnerships, and market development between the UK and Pakistan.

Policy & Regulation

UPTECH engages with UK and Pakistani policy stakeholders on digital trade, data protection, and the bilateral framework conditions that make cross-border technology business workable, including representation alongside the UK–Pakistan Trade Dialogue agenda.

Innovation Partnerships

We convene research partnerships and joint programmes across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech, and clean technology, pairing UK demand and standards with Pakistan's research base, including HEC-recognised university partnerships.

Market Development

We help members on either side enter the other market, UK companies into Pakistan's 251M-person economy, and Pakistani firms into UK and European procurement, health, and financial services pipelines.

Corridor Signals

Where the corridor is, in numbers

Trade, talent demand, and market access figures that frame UPTECH's work, sourced from the State Bank of Pakistan, the UK Department for Business and Trade, and the Migration Advisory Committee.

Market Intelligence

UK, European & Pakistani tech markets

Countries Covered

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Combined IT Market

Sectors Analysed

Forecast Horizon

UPTECH publishes sector intelligence covering the UK, key European markets, and Pakistan. The same briefs are read by Pakistani exporters planning UK entry and by UK buyers planning Pakistan-side procurement and partnerships.

Country profiles cover the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Poland on the European side, alongside Pakistan-side sector data, market valuations, regulatory landscapes, and entry routes for members on either side of the corridor.

Explore the full corridor intelligence platform

Interactive country map, sector breakdowns, and entry routes for the UK, European markets, and Pakistan.

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Leadership

Board of Advisors

Guided by distinguished leaders committed to strengthening UK–Pakistan technology collaboration.

Khalil Choudhary

Khalil Choudhary

President

Leading bilateral partnerships, policy engagement, and operational strategy across both nations.

Zane M Thirlwall

Zane M Thirlwall

Executive Director

Driving executive strategy and overseeing cross-border operations to advance UPTECH's mission.

Laith Shukary

Laith Shukary

Director Marketing, Middle East

Leading marketing strategy and regional partnerships across the Middle East.

Safeer Ul Hak

Safeer Ul Hak

Director Marketing & PR, Pakistan

Leading marketing and public relations efforts across Pakistan to amplify partnerships and outreach.

Muhammad Faizan Ashraf

Muhammad Faizan Ashraf

Director - Tech & Innovation

Driving technology initiatives, innovation programmes, and digital transformation strategy.

Mahrouz Choudhary

Mahrouz Choudhary

Director Marketing UK

Leading marketing strategy, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement across the UK.

Dr. Shahroze Ahmed Khan

Dr. Shahroze Ahmed Khan

Member, Advisory Board

Medical doctor and technology entrepreneur building AI solutions for healthcare, advancing digital health and UK–Pakistan innovation.

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Stay Informed

News & Insights

Policy developments, deal announcements, and ecosystem updates relevant to the UK–Pakistan technology corridor, useful for members on either side.

Watch & Learn

Recent Event Highlights

Recordings from UPTECH-hosted and UPTECH-participating events on both sides of the corridor.

Indus AI Week, Digital Future

Pakistan Business Summit, Davos 2026

AI & Digital Collaboration, London

UK–Pakistan Business Summit 2025

About The Event

UPTECH's highlights from London Tech Week 2026 at Olympia London, from the Pakistan Tech Destination Pavilion to visionary sessions on AI, data, and social impact.

UPTECH welcomed Pakistani delegates from PSEB, P@SHA and the Pakistan Tech Forum (PTF) to a UK–Pakistan Tech Forum in West London during London Tech Week 2026, connecting visiting delegates with the UK technology ecosystem.

An incredibly productive few days for the UK–Pakistan technology community.

Olympia London · June 8–12, 2026

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Pakistani companies
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Explore key discussions, trade insights, and strategic moments from London Tech Week 2026.

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Upcoming Events

Our events span bilateral summits, investor dialogues, webinars, and trade delegations. All events are open to UPTECH members and selected guests.

9 events

Summit

July 7–10, 2026

Geneva, Switzerland

AI for Good Global Summit 2026

Unlock AI's potential to serve humanity, the ITU-led global summit demonstrating trustworthy AI for sustainable development.

Conference

August 4–6, 2026

The Venetian, Las Vegas, USA

Ai4 2026

The world's largest gathering of artificial intelligence leaders in industry, 12,000+ attendees, 1,000+ speakers and 400+ exhibitors across the AI value chain.

Conference

September 11–14, 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

IBC2026 – International Broadcasting Convention

Shaping the Future of Media, the essential meeting place for media, entertainment, and technology industry leaders across 14 innovation halls.

Conference

September 15–16, 2026

Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany

CONF3RENCE 2026

Europe's vibrant hub for Web3, blockchain and emerging technology, hosted in the iconic Signal Iduna Park stadium in Dortmund.

Expo

September 22–24, 2026

Expo Centre Karachi

28th ITCN Asia Karachi 2026

Held under the patronage of the SIFC and MoITT, featuring the Global CISO Summit and AI Beyond Borders conferences alongside 3,500+ global brands.

Expo

September 22–24, 2026

Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw Tech Week 2026

Poland's international trade fair of technology and innovation, bringing together startups, investors and enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe.

Expo

September 23–24, 2026

ExCeL London

DigiGov Expo 2026

Developed with DSIT and GDS, featuring an international 'Government Village' showcasing digital projects and actionable strategies for digital public services.

Expo

September 23–24, 2026

ExCeL London

Technology for Marketing 2026

The UK marketers' top destination for AI & MarTech, 10,000+ professionals, 200+ speakers, and 200+ hours of CPD-accredited content.

Conference

September 23–24, 2026

Olympia London

Big Data LDN 2026

The UK's leading data, analytics and AI conference & exhibition, Join Forces, Drive Insight, with 400+ expert-led seminars.

Pakistan ecosystem

Pakistan's institutional organisations

Public and industry bodies that shape Pakistan's technology, trade, and regulatory environment.