The IT exports of Pakistan could exceed twenty-five billion dollars through better utilization of resources and provision of training and education to the workforce.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated this today (Friday, November 22) while chairing a review meeting regarding reforms in the IT sector in Islamabad. He directed the Higher Education Commission to develop a roadmap for providing international-standard education, training, and skills to the youth.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pointed out that there is a demand for Pakistani IT experts in Gulf countries and proposals related to this should be implemented soon. He appreciated the proposed strategy for IT sector reforms and said he would personally oversee its implementation.
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The Premier directed to set clear targets for increasing IT exports and to establish specific timeframes for each action. He also directed the formation of a committee to implement reforms in the IT sector and promote collaboration among various institutions.
The meeting was informed that the goal for the next five years is to reach $15 billion in IT sector exports, $1 billion in telecom exports, and $10 billion in digitization. The meeting was informed that Pakistan’s global rating in e-governance has risen by fourteen positions. 2,500 new IT firms have been registered, and Pakistan’s IT rating has risen from 79 to 40.
The meeting was also briefed about a proposed proposal to facilitate remittances for young individuals working in the IT sector, particularly freelancers. The Prime Minister applauded this initiative for international payment gateways and provided directions for its prompt implementation. The group was also briefed on telecom reform proposals.
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