Sajjad Mustafa Syed has been restored as Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) for the remainder of his statutory two-year term from 2024 to 2026, following orders issued by the Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO).
According to the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of P@SHA, the restoration takes effect immediately. The committee said it acknowledged and respected the DGTO decision and extended its full support and cooperation to Mr Syed as he resumes his responsibilities as chairman.
In line with the DGTO decision, the acting charge earlier assigned to Muhammad Umair Nizam, Senior Vice Chairman of P@SHA, has been withdrawn.
The Senior Vice Chairman, other office-bearers and the entire CEC said they remained fully committed to working collectively and constructively for the betterment of P@SHA, its members, and Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled services industry.
The CEC stated that it stood united in its commitment to the association, adding that P@SHA’s strength lay in collective leadership, mutual respect, institutional continuity and a shared vision for the growth and advancement of the industry.
The committee said that, moving forward, the chairman, senior vice chairman, office-bearers and CEC would continue to work together to strengthen P@SHA, serve the interests of its members, advocate effectively for the industry and further enhance Pakistan’s position as a globally competitive technology destination.
The CEC also thanked P@SHA members for their continued trust and support, and expressed its commitment to working towards a stronger association and a stronger technology industry for Pakistan.
