IT sector

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