The Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITeS (P@SHA) has announced the provisional results of its Central Executive Committee (CEC) Elections 2026. The newly elected members will serve for the term 2026 to 2028.
Voting took place on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at three polling stations in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The election followed all rules set by the Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO).
Quick Answer: Who Won the P@SHA Elections 2026?
A total of 12 members were elected to the P@SHA Central Executive Committee: 7 from the Corporate Class, 3 from the Associate Class, and 2 on Women Reserved Seats. The full list is given below.
How Was the Election Conducted?
The election was supervised by a three-member Election Commission:
- Dr. Aftab Maroof (Election Commissioner, North), Rector, FAST-NUCES Islamabad
- Dr. Kashif Zafar (Election Commissioner, Center), Dean, School of Systems and Technology, UMT Lahore
- Mr. Talib S. Karim (Election Commissioner, South), President, IoBM Karachi
Votes were counted in a closed session (in-camera) in front of observers, including the candidates and their polling agents. No objections were raised at any polling station during the vote count.
P@SHA CEC Election Results 2026: Corporate Class (7 Seats)
| S.No | Elected Representative | Member Company |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Shoab Ahmed Khan | CARE (Pvt.) Ltd. |
| 2 | Faisal Kamiran | ADDO AI |
| 3 | Khushnood Aftab | Viper Technology (Pvt.) Ltd. |
| 4 | Mohammad Zohaib Khan | A2Z Creatorz |
| 5 | Muhammad Azam Mughal | SecureBeans |
| 6 | Samad Saleem | Digi Trends (Pvt.) Ltd. |
| 7 | Syed Junaid Ahmad | Softoo (Pvt.) Ltd. |
P@SHA CEC Election Results 2026: Associate Class (3 Seats)
| S.No | Elected Representative | Member Company |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmed Javed Vaseer | Ing.Con Softworks (Pvt.) Ltd. |
| 2 | Shaikh Ayaz Ali | KNOATIV |
| 3 | Wahab Yunus | Eraflip Tech (SMC-Pvt.) Ltd. |
P@SHA Women Reserved Seats 2026 (2 Seats)
Polling for the Women Reserved Seats was held one day later, on Friday, 18 September 2026, in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. In this round, the newly elected CEC members cast their votes. The process was supervised by the Election Commission as per DGTO guidelines.
| S.No | Elected Representative | Member Company |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatima Asad-Said | Abacus Consulting |
| 2 | Shawana Iftikhar | Work Generation |
When Will the Final Results Be Announced?
These results are provisional. The final results will be officially announced at the P@SHA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. After that, the results will be submitted to the Regulator within 7 days, as required under Rule 18(19) and 18(21) of the Trade Organizations Rules, 2013.
Why the P@SHA Elections Matter for Pakistan’s IT Industry
P@SHA is the main trade body representing software houses, IT companies and ITeS businesses in Pakistan. The Central Executive Committee sets the direction of the association, works with the government on policy, and represents the industry at national and international levels. The new CEC will guide the association for the next two years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is P@SHA?
P@SHA stands for Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITeS. It is the official trade association of Pakistan’s IT industry.
When were the P@SHA Elections 2026 held?
The main polling was held on 17 September 2026. Polling for Women Reserved Seats was held on 18 September 2026.
Where did the voting take place?
Voting was held in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
How many members were elected to the CEC?
A total of 12 members: 7 Corporate, 3 Associate and 2 Women Reserved Seats.
What is the term of the new CEC?
The new Central Executive Committee will serve from 2026 to 2028.
Are these results final?
No. The results are provisional. Final results will be announced at the AGM on 30 September 2026.
Who supervised the P@SHA Elections 2026?
The Election Commission, made up of Dr. Aftab Maroof, Dr. Kashif Zafar and Mr. Talib S. Karim.
Where can I see the complete results?
The full provisional results are available on the official P@SHA website under the “Elections 2026” section.
Contact P@SHA Secretariat
Address: Daftarkhwan Alpha, Old Airport Road, Chaklala Cantt., Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Phone: +92-51-8736624
Email: services@pasha.org.pk
