Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Dr. Umar Saif has said that the interim government tenure is short, but in available time, we will lay the foundation of steps under the right Line of Action, which will provide the required benefits of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector to the up-coming government. IT sector can play a significant role in the stability of the country’s economy, the government is doing its part to provide facilities, the industry should play its part by increasing its capabilities, IT companies, which were compelled to keep their reserves outside, should bring its liquidity into Pakistan.
He said this while addressing as the chief guest at the prestigious ceremony of the annual ICT Awards organized by Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) in collaboration with HBL in here in local hotel at Karachi.
Dr. Umar Saif appreciated chairman P@SHA Muhammad Zohaib Khan, HBL management and IT industry for organizing the grand event and said that work is going on rapidly for the required initiatives including spectrum auction, co-working station for freelancers, startups funds, digital payments, global payment gateway etc. “I assure the IT industry that we will work closely with P@SHA and all other stakeholders for the promotion and development of this sector, the only goal is that Pakistan can achieve its desired position and share in the digital world so that not only the People of Pakistan can earn decent amount but also strengthen Pakistan’s economy”, he added.
