Roadmap made for promotion of digital economy for next govt: IT minister

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Caretaker IT minister Dr Umar Saif has said that a “roadmap” has been made for the promotion of the digital economy for the next government, Radio Pakistan reports.

Addressing a meeting in Karachi, he said that the country can generate billions of dollars in revenue if the next government continues the initiatives taken by the caretaker government in the IT sector.

He said the Special Investment Facilitation Council has “proven to be a great support for the upcoming elected government in the process of developing the country”, the report added.

 Caretaker IT minister Dr Umar Saif. — Radio Pakistan
Caretaker IT minister Dr Umar Saif. — Radio Pakistan

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