IT sector

Experts warn higher taxes will hamper digitalisation, risk brain drain

Experts stress need for sustainable policies to unlock nation’s digital prowess

Shaza Fatima, US ambassador discuss telecom

Highlight female workforce participation in driving productivity, exports

Caretaker minister unveils roadmap, initiatives to drive innovation and economic growth

Experts hail government incentives, policies that propelled 32% growth

Ambassador says strong ties with China not at expense of the US

Exports reach $303m in Dec, higher than 12-month average of $222m

Aims to empower 1.5 million freelancers, enhance earnings to $10 billion annually

Policy enables exporters to keep more foreign earnings in their accounts

The initiative is aimed to boost country's IT exports and provide opportunities for youth in rapidly growing sector

Expert points out IT service exporters remitting money via unofficial channels

Dr Alvi says Pakistan needs to increase number of skilled IT professionals

Imran says good news in the offing days after Gates’ visit

Alvi says Pakistan needs to adopt modern strategy as global focus of development policies was shifting

Tarin believes IT exports will increase by 100% in coming years

Looks to ease pressure on telecom networks for delivering high quality service

Two ministers discuss ways to expand bilateral ties and continue close collaboration on all matters of mutual interest

IT ministry committed to providing broadband services in Pakistan

PTA official says readiness of our telecom infrastructure sufficient to support 5G networks

Official says 5G introduction will generate new business models

Says it is taking place due to collusion between Customs officials, private sector

He says important reforms were introduced by the incumbent government

Says PM Office will take lead in e-office to be followed by all the ministries

Expects infrastructure development along KKH to increase connectivity

Suggest businesses should have customer-centric approach for boosting exports

Working together to benefit the information technology industry

Govt initiates training programme to realise dream of ‘Digital Pakistan’

Says country facing new challenges in education sector, more resources required.

Said security situation in the country had improved and industry was being provided uninterrupted power supply

Decision based on developments in country’s IT sector, rising need of digital payment solutions

Cooperation in improving crop productivity also came under discussion

Website is more user-friendly, with more responsive features than existing

IT minister hopes measure would bolster remittances

Private company official says additional tax measures hurting services sector

Telecommunication policy will go a long way in taking country forward

IT company sees revenues increase by 28% to Rs1.2b