ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday has assured his complete support to boost IT exports in the country and resolve concerns related to the industry.
While co-chairing a meeting along with Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin -ul-Haque in Islamabad, Dar pointed to the commitments made by the Industry to the Prime Minister to rapidly enhance IT export remittances to Pakistan.
The meeting was held to facilitate the promotion of the IT sector. SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Governor State Bank Jamil Ahmad, Secretary IT, Secretary Finance, Chairman SECP, VC Hazara University and others attended the meeting.
During the meeting, progress on directions given by the Prime Minister in the meeting held on 5th January 2023 to increase IT exports were reviewed.
Representatives of the IT Industry have shared recommendations with the Finance Minister for resolving immediate issues.
The industry acknowledged the focus of Prime Minister and Finance Minister and appreciated the efforts by the State Bank of Pakistan and Federal Board of Revenue to facilitate IT sector.
Syed Amin Ul Haque, Minister for IT and Telecommunication appreciated the sincere efforts and unwavering support of the Finance Minister and assured full cooperation of the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and affirmed his confidence in the IT industry in enhancing IT exports.