Ghazanfar Ali Khan Honored for Digital Industry Contribution at Pakistan Digital Awards 2025
Naveed Babar Dar:
Lahore: Ghazanfar Ali Khan, the CEO of CBA and Keytaab, was awarded for his outstanding contribution to the digital industry at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2025, held Thursday evening at RT Royale in Karachi.
The event recognized individuals and organizations that have played a transformative role in advancing Pakistan’s digital landscape.
Mr. Khan was honored for his pioneering efforts in expanding access to technology, promoting digital inclusion, and driving innovation across key sectors. His leadership has helped establish CBA as one of the country’s most influential digital distribution platforms, supporting a network of more than 100,000 digitally enabled agents. By streamlining last-mile delivery and connecting major brands to remote and underserved communities, CBA has played a critical role in promoting financial inclusion and enabling micro-entrepreneurship across Pakistan.
Alongside CBA, Mr. Khan also leads Keytaab, a digital learning platform focused on workforce development and future-ready education. The platform offers a range of programs designed to reach learners across socio-economic backgrounds, including Pakistan’s first distance-learning Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health in collaboration with the Health Services Academy. Other offerings include beginner and professional-level Python programming courses and advanced certifications in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
The awards ceremony drew participants from fintech, edtech, media, and e-commerce sectors, spotlighting efforts that are shaping the country’s digital future. Mr. Khan’s recognition was widely applauded as a reflection of how focused, purpose-driven innovation can support inclusive development in Pakistan’s fast-evolving tech ecosystem.
CBA and Keytaab continue to deliver solutions that address real-world challenges, with technology serving as a bridge for both access and opportunity. Mr. Khan’s work stands as an example of how digital platforms, when guided by a clear vision, can empower individuals and strengthen communities nationwide.
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