ISLAMABAD, Apr 1: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the government was providing all possible facilities to investors in the digital and telecom sectors to promote the country’s digital economy.
“The recent successful auction of 5G spectrum in Pakistan reflects that the government is moving in the right direction,” the prime minister said while speaking to VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu, who along with a delegation called on him at the PM House.
He stated that Pakistan was pursuing a comprehensive and effective strategy to increase foreign investment and promote innovation in the information technology sector.
“Effective use of information technology to achieve a cashless economy is among the government’s top priorities,” he said, adding that digitalization of the economic sector would help ensure transparency.
Following the 5G spectrum auction, the prime minister noted that all relevant institutions were working in close coordination to provide high-quality internet services to the public through telecom operators.
He further emphasized that Pakistan’s youth could play a vital role in strengthening the economy and improving service delivery through active participation in information technology and digital platforms.
He added that the growing interest of young people in telecom and IT is attracting international investors to Pakistan.
On the occasion, Kaan Terzioglu, particularly appreciated the government’s initiatives, under the Prime Minister’s leadership, to promote a cashless economy and complete digitalization of the economy.
He also expressed his company’s intention to further increase investment in Pakistan.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, CEO of Jazz Aamir Ibrahim, and other senior officials.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, CEO of Jazz World Aamir Ibrahim, and other relevant government officials.
