Minister of state for Information Technology meets Chief Executive Officers of mobile companies

Islamabad, June 25, 2013 (PPI-OT): While chairing a meeting with the CEOs of mobile companies, Minister of State for Information Technology Ms. Anusha Rahman reiterated the commitment of PML-N Government towards creating better employment opportunities and taking initiatives towards revenue generation.

The Minister discussed with the CEOs the challenges faced by the IT companies and also discussed the opportunities to help in expanding IT services in Pakistan. It was decided in the meeting to constitute two committees which would solve the challenges faced by the IT sector and also monitor the spectrum auction for next generation of technology. As the IT sector can contribute in boosting the economy of the country, and IT industry of Pakistan has immense potential to play a major role in poverty alleviation as well.

The CEOs of the mobile companies showed their confidence on the present government and the Minister also assured the meeting that the government would continue to provide support to the telecom industry so that the sector may continue to attract more investment and create more jobs.

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