Ishaq Dar underlines importance of aligning IT & Telecom Reforms with global best practices to unlock Pak’s full digital potential
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting on IT & Telecom Reforms.
The meeting reviewed measures to enhance connectivity, promote innovation, and create a conducive business environment to attract investment and drive the growth of Pakistan’s digital economy.
Ishaq Dar underlined the importance of aligning reforms with global best practices to unlock Pakistan’s full digital potential.
The meeting was attended by the Finance Minister, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, NC SIFC, and the Secretaries of IT, Commerce, Privatization, and Law, along with senior officials from concerned departments.
Meanwhile Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting on the cotton crop. The meeting reviewed the impacts of recent large-scale floods on cotton production, possible shortages, and supply chain disruptions. Discussions also focused on enhancing productivity, supporting farmers with better inputs, and boosting exports under the Agricultural Transformation Plan.
It was noted that challenges such as water scarcity, climate change, quality seed, pesticides and outdated technology require urgent attention.
Ishaq Dar underlined the need for climate-smart agriculture, investment in research, and stronger coordination between the Government, Industry and the farmers.
The meeting was attended by Ministers for Food, Finance & Commerce, Planning, SAPMs Tariq Bajwa & Industries, Secretary Food, and officials from Federal & Provincial Departments.