ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government is giving incentives to the productive sectors for the development of the economy.
Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Friday, he said the government has given a historic package for the industries and the IT sector.
Imran Khan said the government has introduced reforms on a large scale to facilitate business activities in the country.
The Prime Minister said enhancing IT-related exports is amongst the top priorities of the government.
The meeting was informed that the package announced by the Prime Minister for the Industries and IT sector is being implemented on a fast track basis. It was informed that a surge has been witnessed in the number of freelancers as a result of the government’s steps.
Prime Minister Imran Khan directed for timely implementation of the steps announced for facilitation of freelancers and IT companies and the Industries.
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Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan unveiled an incentive package for the promotion of industrial sector to attract investment from the local and expatriate business community and strength export-oriented industries.
“Along with local businessmen, we are also inviting the Overseas Pakistani entrepreneurs to invest in the country’s industrial sector. Besides the expatriates, the local businessmen in the joint venture will also enjoy five-year tax holiday with no questions,” he said, while addressing a ceremony attended by a large number of businessmen and representatives of the chambers of commerce and industry.
