Abacus Hosts British High Commission Delegation to Boost UK-Pakistan Tech Collaboration

Abacus is a fantastic example of how strong UK-Pakistan partnerships can reap benefits for both countries.

By DTD- On May 25, 2025

Lahore – In a significant move to foster deeper technology and economic ties between the United Kingdom and Pakistan, Abacus, a leading provider of technology, outsourcing, and consulting services, hosted a high-level delegation from the British High Commission at its Lahore BPO office on May 24, 2025.

The delegation was led by Her Excellency Jane Marriott CMG OBE, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, accompanied by Mr. Ben Warrington, Head of the Lahore Office, and Mrs. Reema Salman, Chevening Alumni Engagement Officer. Their visit emphasized the shared commitment to innovation, skills development, and cross-border technology growth between the two nations.

During the visit, the British delegation held strategic discussions with senior Abacus leadership including Ms. Fatima Asad-Said, CEO of Abacus; Faeza Khan, Chief Strategy Officer; and Shaheryar Rafiq Butt, Global Head of the BPO Division. The dialogue centered on enhancing IT collaboration, leveraging AI-powered technologies, and identifying scalable opportunities in the UK market.

The talks also explored UK-supported initiatives that could accelerate Abacus’s expansion, with a particular focus on talent development, digital transformation, and joint ventures with British firms. The delegation toured Abacus’s advanced outsourcing facilities, gaining insights into its innovative infrastructure and operational capabilities.

Her Excellency Jane Marriott CMG OBE commented on the occasion:

“Abacus is a fantastic example of how strong UK-Pakistan partnerships can reap benefits for both countries. Both the UK and Pakistan’s IT sectors are powerhouses of talent and innovation. There is huge potential to be found in collaboration.”

Ms. Fatima Asad-Said, CEO of Abacus, expressed appreciation for the visit, stating:

“This visit reaffirms the strategic importance of the UK as a pivotal market for Abacus. We are poised to scale our impact through partnerships that leverage British expertise and Pakistan’s tech prowess. We appreciate the High Commissioner’s proactive engagement and look forward to translating these discussions into impactful collaborations.”

The visit marked a promising step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in the digital economy and set the stage for future initiatives to enhance UK-Pakistan technological synergies.