An action plan for reforms & digitization in the IT sector is being implemented: PM Shehbaz
Says the govt is working to increase the country’s IT exports on a priority basis
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is working to increase the country’s IT exports on a priority basis.
PM Shehbaz Sharif was talking to a four-member delegation of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association led by Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA Julian Gorman that called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday.
He said the Federal Government has allocated a record budget in the current fiscal year for the development and promotion of the IT and Telecom sectors.
The Prime Minister said it is the vision of his government that every person should have a smartphone, broadband internet in every home, and QR code facility in every business.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said the focus has been made on ensuring better access to the internet for the common man, improvement of digital infrastructure, e-governance, vocational training of digital skills among youth and innovation as well as promotion of business.
He said an action plan for reforms and digitization in the Information Technology sector is being implemented. He said GSMA has a vital and cardinal role with regard to digitization measures.
The delegation apprised the Prime Minister about GSMA’s role in the promotion of telecom services in Pakistan and the world over.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says government is vigorously pursuing strategy for the promotion of telecommunication sector in the country.
He was talking to a delegation of Veon Group Jazz led by Sir Brandson Lewis in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Prime Minister commended the vital role played by the Veon/ Jazz Group in the country’s economy.
He further acknowledged the pivotal role of Veon/ Jazz Group in strengthening linkages and promotion of telecommunication sector.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said measures are being taken for the provision of speedy internet in the remote areas of country.
He expressed gratitude for the participation of Veon Group in the Digital National Summit held today.
The delegation expressed its interest in the Digital Pakistan Initiative and further appreciated the vision of the Prime Minister to make country’s economy paper less and digital.