Federal government's announcement of measures for the development of IT, telecommunication sectors

Federal government's announcement of measures for the development of IT, telecommunication sectors

IT exports are expected to increase to 4 billion dollars, the caretaker federal minister for IT

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The caretaker federal minister IT made a big disclosure without naming any party. He said that billions of rupees were spent on hiring people to abuse people on social media, the country's Twitter has almost been hijacked, Umar Saif increased the country's IT exports from 2.6 billion dollars to 4 billion dollars soon. Hope expressed. He also said that good news is going to come in the next 4-6 weeks regarding the IT industry.

In Islamabad, Caretaker IT Minister Dr. Umar Saif held a press conference along with Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi.

Information Technology and Telecommunication Minister Dr. Umar Saif said that the federal government has decided several measures for the development of information technology and telecommunication sectors in the country. Foreign investment will be brought in through ITU and telecommunication sectors.

He says that Pakistan's software exports have reached 2.5 million dollars. In view of the exchange rate of the dollar against the rupee, the Special Investment Facilitation Council has decided that 60% of the investment in the information technology companies should be in dollar account.

Dr. Umar Saif further said that 75 thousand IT graduates are graduating from universities in Pakistan annually and the government has decided to start a program for these graduates. Training will be given, for which world standard tests will be introduced.

The Federal IT Minister says that the government will teach 16,000 youths various information technology skills this year in collaboration with NewTech. Under this initiative, the government plans to teach 200,000 youths various IT skills in the next 2 years. Is.

Regarding freelancers, Dr. Umar Saif said that the government is establishing a useful structure to provide a favorable environment for freelancers. For this purpose, the government has decided to start the Pakistan Employment Program, under which IT companies Interest free loans will be given for online freelancing.

He says that a comprehensive plan is being devised to ensure timely payments to freelancers from foreign companies, the government of Pakistan is also starting a start-up fund to attract large foreign banks and institutions to invest in start-ups. can go.

He expressed hope that Pakistan's software exports are around 2.6 billion dollars, allowing IT companies to keep 50 percent of the revenue in dollar account, the country's IT exports will soon increase to 3.5 to 4 billion dollars. will reach

Dr. Umar Saif said that he has spoken to all the international payment mechanisms including PayPal, good news is expected in the next four to six weeks.