Muhammad Zohaib Khan, former Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association, has been elected Vice Chairman and a board member of the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization, according to an industry message circulating on Monday. TechJuice reported that Khan is the first individual from Pakistan to be elected as Vice Chairman and a board member of ASOCIO in the organization’s more than 25-year association with the country. ASOCIO is a regional information and communications technology federation that connects national technology associations across approximately 25 to 26 economies in Asia and Oceania, alongside a small group of global partners.
Khan aims to strengthen Pakistan's digital presence
The regional body focuses on driving cross-border collaboration, digital policy dialogue, and industry development across member economies. In a statement provided exclusively to TechJuice, Khan said the election represents a proud moment for Pakistan and its information technology sector. He noted that the organization provides an important platform for regional cooperation, and his priorities include strengthening Pakistan’s presence within the digital ecosystem, forging international partnerships, and generating broader opportunities for local technology companies and professionals in global markets.
Khan led Pakistan Software Houses Association before election
Before securing his election to the regional board, Khan led the Pakistan Software Houses Association as Chairman from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure leading the domestic software association, he was involved in regional technology initiatives that included efforts to secure Pakistan’s hosting rights for the upcoming ASOCIO Digital Summit, which is scheduled to take place later in 2026. His entrepreneurial background and industry advocacy span digital policy efforts and export growth initiatives within Pakistan’s information technology and IT-enabled services ecosystem.
Official confirmation of election remains unavailable
Independent confirmation of the election from ASOCIO’s official communication channels or a formal public announcement by the Pakistan Software Houses Association was not immediately available at the time of publication. Industry observers expect further details and formal statements to emerge as regional administrative bodies update their board rosters. The development marks a notable change in elevating Pakistan’s institutional representation within one of the region’s longest-standing technology industry forums.
What is ASOCIO?
What is ASOCIO?
ASOCIO stands for the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization, a regional ICT federation that unites national technology associations across roughly 25 to 26 economies in Asia and Oceania.
When is the ASOCIO Digital Summit scheduled?
The ASOCIO Digital Summit is scheduled to take place later in 2026, with hosting rights secured following prior regional initiatives involving Pakistani technology leadership.
What previous role did Muhammad Zohaib Khan hold in Pakistan’s tech sector?
Muhammad Zohaib Khan served as the Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association from 2022 to 2024 before his election to the regional organization.
Related reading