Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) will elect a new Central Executive Committee (CEC) on September 17.
- 548 registered members are eligible to vote, and 17 candidates are shortlisted.
- The CEC will consist of 10 representatives, with specific roles and gender quotas.
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) is set to hold elections for its Central Executive Committee (CEC) on September 17, with 548 registered members eligible to vote.
A total of 17 candidates have been shortlisted for the elections, which will see 10 representatives elected to the CEC for a two-year term.
The CEC will comprise seven members from the corporate category and three from the associate category, with two seats reserved for women.
Following the elections, the newly elected CEC members will choose the association’s Chairman, Senior Vice Chairman, and Vice Chairman.
Two former P@SHA chairmen, Dr. Shaoib Khan and Muhammad Zohaib Khan, are among the candidates contesting the elections for CEC seats.
The elections come at a critical time for P@SHA, as the association faces leadership challenges and the government aims to increase IT exports to $10 billion by FY2030.
P@SHA’s new leadership is expected to play a significant role in achieving this target, given the importance of expanding Pakistan’s IT exports.
The association’s focus on leadership and governance is crucial as it seeks to contribute to the country’s economic growth through the IT sector.
