Minister for Information Technology Amin ul Haque has said that $3.5bn IT exports target of has been set for the current fiscal year.
Addressing an event in Islamabad today regarding provision of high speed mobile broadband services on Motorway 3 and 5, he said the government is extending facilities to the IT industry to achieve the target which is 70% higher than the previous year.
Amin ul Haque said the penetration of 4G services is increasing in the country with each month whilst our target is to launch 5G service by the end of next year.
In his remarks on the occasion, Minister for Communications Murad Saeed said that projects have also been started in tribal districts and Balochistan to provide them with better internet services. He said the revenues of the National Highway Authority and Pakistan Post have also increased due to the use of latest technology.
He said given the talent of Pakistani youth, the IT sector will contribute immensely in the country’s economy. Minister for Information Technology Amin ul Haque has said that $3.5bn IT exports target of has been set for the current fiscal year.