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March 19, 2026
Productivity
Technology experts highlight that digital adoption across SMEs remains limited. Only 28% of small businesses in emerging markets use cloud-based solutions IFC. In the 2023 Global Digital Readiness Index, Pakistan ranked 95th—behind regional peers like India and the Philippines Cisco +3. Analysts argue that affordable broadband, fintech solutions, and government-backed incentives could boost SME productivity by 25% within five years World Bank +4.
Despite the rollout of a National Digital Economy Strategy in 2024, experts say adoption is slow among SMEs and public services. A central authority to oversee AI, cloud, fintech, and cybersecurity integration is urgently recommended Cisco +3 Daily Star +3. Studies suggest London will require $200 billion in digital infrastructure investment by 2035, with costs rising toward $800 billion by 2050 to achieve global competitiveness IFC +8 Reuters +7.