--- title: "Ahsan Iqbal speaks at 2026 SCO Digital Economy Forum in China" description: "Most outlets focused on Ahsan Iqbal's participation in the 2026 SCO Digital Economy Forum in Urumqi, China, noting his role as Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives. Geo News added that he proposed a digital governance and AI capacity-building network during a thematic forum. Both excerpts describe his speech but differ in the level of detail provided about the content of his remarks." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8641-federal-minister-for-planning-development-and-special site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Ahsan Iqbal speaks at 2026 SCO Digital Economy Forum in China business · updated 16 Sep 2026, 7:59 AM PKT · 14–16 Sep 2026 · 7 articles from 5 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 15 Sep 2026 — Ahsan Iqbal speaks at 2026 SCO Digital Economy Forum in China (4 outlets) > Most outlets focused on Ahsan Iqbal's participation in the 2026 SCO Digital Economy Forum in Urumqi, China, noting his role as Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives. Geo News added that he proposed a digital governance and AI capacity-building network during a thematic forum. Both excerpts describe his speech but differ in the level of detail provided about the content of his remarks. - **Business Recorder** — [Ahsan proposes SCO Digital Governance, AI Capacity-Building Network](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439690/ahsan-proposes-sco-digital-governance-ai-capacity-building-network) · 16 Sep 2026, 7:59 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has proposed the establishment of an SCO Digital Governance and AI Capacity-Building Network to connect governments, civil service academies, universities, research institutions, technology centres and private-sector innovators across member states. According to details issued by the media wing of the Mini... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, delivering the keynote address at the Thematic Forum on Digital Governance and Capacity Building during the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Forum in Urumqi, China](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/federal-minister-for-planning-development-and-special-initiatives-ahsan-iqbal-delivering-the-keynote-address-at-the-thematic-forum-on-digital-governance-and-capacity-building-during-the-2026-shangh/) · 15 Sep 2026, 9:06 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing - **Minute Mirror** — [Ahsan Iqbal calls for SCO-wide digital governance ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ahsan-iqbal-calls-for-sco-wide-digital-governance-and-ai-network-630632/) · 15 Sep 2026, 8:43 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has proposed a regional platform under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to strengthen digital governance, artificial intelligence skills and technology cooperation among member states. - **Geo News** — [Ahsan Iqbal proposes SCO digital governance and AI capacity-building network](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682192-ahsan-iqbal-proposes-sco-digital-governance-and-ai-capacity-building-network) · 15 Sep 2026, 6:28 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, addresses Thematic Forum on Digital Governance and Capacity Building during 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Digital Economy Forum in Urumqi, China. — Planning Ministry Federal... ### 14 Sep 2026 — Ahsan Iqbal attends SCO Digital Economy Forum in China (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Ahsan Iqbal attended the SCO Digital Economy Forum in China and emphasized the need for stronger cooperation in the digital economy and AI. Associated Press of Pakistan highlighted his call for enhanced collaboration among SCO member states, while The Nation noted his readiness to work with member states to transform connectivity. Both focused on the event and his participation but varied slightly in the emphasis of his remarks. - **The Nation** — [Ahsan Iqbal in China to attend SCO Digital Economy Forum 2026](https://www.nation.com.pk/15-Sep-2026/ahsan-iqbal-china-attend-sco-digital-economy-forum-2026) · 15 Sep 2026, 4:35 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan stands ready to work with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to transform connectivity, innovation and trust into shared digital prosperity. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Ahsan calls for stronger SCO cooperation in digital economy, AI](https://www.app.com.pk/foreign-correspondent/ahsan-calls-for-stronger-sco-cooperation-in-digital-economy-ai/) · 14 Sep 2026, 5:39 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > URUMQI (China), Sep 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Monday called for stronger cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states in digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate growth, create quality employment and bridge development gaps across the region. 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