Islamabad : Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Wada Mitsuhiro, praised the services of Komatsu Pakistan Soft (KPS), stating that Komatsu Japan is a global leader in manufacturing and technological innovation for world-class construction equipment. He highlighted that Japan is increasingly recognizing Pakistan as a treasure trove of IT human resources. He noted that Japan’s population has been declining since 2011, leading to an anticipated shortage of 500,000 IT professionals in the future. He made these remarks while addressing the silver jubilee ceremony of Komatsu Pakistan Soft.
Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Information Technology, Captain (R) Muhammad Mahmood, President of Komatsu Pakistan Soft Takashi Mayasita, Executive Officer & President Information Strategy Division Komatsu Ltd. Ryo Asahara, Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nacakai Miyata, Pakistan Software Export Board’s CEO Zeeshan Khattak, Chairman of Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) Zohaib Khan, Secretary general P@SHA Nadeem Malik, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Information Technology Aisha Humera Chaudhary, and other notable representatives from the IT sector attended the ceremony.
Managing Director of Komatsu Pakistan Soft, Khalid Yaqoob, informed the attendees that Komatsu Pakistan Soft is a subsidiary of Komatsu Limited Japan. They specialize in enterprise software application solutions, IT consulting, and outsourcing services. Founded in 1999, KPS has earned a prestigious position within the Komatsu Group and the global IT industry. KPS provides software development and consulting services to Komatsu Group of Companies in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA, delivering high-quality software products and complete solutions tailored to clients’ needs and demands.
The Managing Director highlighted that a notable feature of KPS is its highly professional, expert, and dynamic team committed to exceeding clients’ expectations and requirements. He mentioned that quality work, timely delivery, comprehensive solutions, and competitive capability are among the distinguishing attributes that make them a preferred choice for clients worldwide.
Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Wada Mitsuhiro, congratulated Komatsu Pakistan Soft (KPS) on its 25th anniversary, expressing his delight to be present on this special occasion. He shared his message with all Pakistanis. He mentioned that Komatsu was established in 1921, began its international expansion in the 1950s, and now has offices in 150 countries worldwide.
The Ambassador noted that in 2021, Komatsu celebrated its centenary and is now moving forward to the next 100 years. He added that Japanese human resource companies are active in Pakistan, and the Ministry of IT and Telecommunications, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), and JICA are collaborating to establish a system that connects Pakistani IT human resources with Japanese companies
