Pakistani-American Information Technology (IT)/Tech entrepreneurs just recently expressed their desire to invest in Pakistan’s IT sector. These desires were announced in a meeting between American-Pakistani entrepreneurs and Pakistan’s IT ministry.
Muhammad Ishaq Dar minister of finance and revenue Pakistan in collaboration with Ayaz Sadiq minister of economic affairs Pakistan, organized this virtual conference with the Pakistani-American IT/Tech entrepreneurs. A lot of big names such as Minister of state for finance and revenue, Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Governor of state Bank Jameel Ahmed, Ambassador Masood Khan and other several members of Pakistan delegation accompanied the session.
Dar said economic stability of Pakistan is the government’s major goal. We have also taken few decisions in past few months for improving and facilitating citizens for this purpose. Its the need of the hour to put Pakistan on the route of economic revolution.
According to Dar this sector holds massive potential to grow and polish Pakistan’s economy only if work is in accordance with hardwork and determination.
Minister of finance of Pakistan Miftah Ismail in the meeting said that “the government was according priority attention to IT/Tech sector and Pakistan’s Tech savvy youth was an immense resource which needed to be optimally tapped for the sectors growth.”
He also assured complete support and effort from the government in efforts to make sure that Pakistan achieve exponential growth in its IT exports for future years.
The Pakistani-Americans appreciated the government in its roles of improving IT/Tech sector of the country and reaffirmed their interests in investing in Pakistan. A lot of new ideas and schemes have also been presented by the Pakistani American investors for the means of growth of IT sector and enhancing exports from Pakistan.
“Your suggestions would be carefully examined for proper follow up. Kindly stay in engaged with the government to ensure robust growth in Pakistan’s IT sector that is commensurate with our potential”, said Dar while speaking to businessmen and entrepreneurs present at the meeting.
Dar also expressed how the recent flooding in Pakistan has caused a high level destruction. However, he has high hopes that the government through prudent policies can overcome these hurdles very easily. Finance minister Pakistan cherished Pakistani American for showing interest and playing their part in growing Pakistan’s economy.
Pakistan IT sector continues to perform great even in difficult economic conditions. With more investments flowing from the US, the sector is sure to grow by leaps and bounds.
