ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatimhawaja said that Pakistan and China are ready to embark on new phase of cooperation in IT and Telecom sector.
Addressing ‘EuroAsia Digital Economy Forum’ in Beijing on Thursday, the Minister of State said Pakistan’s IT and Telecom sector has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years.
She said the government is working towards digital transformation in the form of digital economy, digital governance, and digital society.
Earlier, Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Pakistan is actively supporting exports and investments in its IT industry.
Addressing Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing today, she said we offer one hundred percent equity ownership, one hundred percent repatriation of capital and dividends and income tax credits for IT exports to foreign investors.
The Minister of State said Pakistani government is embarking upon the national digitization program.
Highlighting the potential of Pakistan-China collaboration in the field of IT, she pointed out that the integration of digital technologies into CPEC’s projects holds the promise of unlocking new avenues of economic growth, job creation and sustainable development.
