” State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, on Thursday said that the present government was diligently pursuing measures to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and boost IT exports.
During a discussion with a high-level delegation from the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), led by its Chairman, Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Khawaja highlighted the critical role of the IT industry, particularly in providing international-level training to youth and creating employment opportunities for them.
The minister said that Pakistan’s IT professionals can serve as the premier choice for international companies as she urged P@SHA to assist in bridging the demand-supply gap of IT professionals.
Khan reaffirmed P@SHA’s commitment to collaborating with the Ministry of IT for the economic stability of the country. He commended Khawaja for her dedicated efforts in promoting the IT industry.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 29th, 2024.
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