Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said the introduction of 3G technology in the country will usher in a new era of development of Information Technology sector. He said the growth in national economy was evident from the economic indicators and the trust shown by the multilateral donors.
The Prime Minister said this while talking to a three-member delegation from telecom industry comprising Jo Lender, CEO Vimplecom, Augie K Fabela, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus and Rashid Khan, CEO and President Mobilink. The PM said the economy was growing at fast pace, the stock exchange had seen rise as rupee gained value against dollar.
He said steps had been taken to overcome energy crisis and the shortfall would be met in next few years. The PM said the government had embarked upon aggressive privatisation policy. "The Government should not run businesses but facilitate businesses and for this purpose we have raised the trust of the investors," he added.
The delegation appreciated the government's policy of privatisation and said the policy would provide impetus to economy. The delegates said that introduction of 3G technology in Pakistan would provide the necessary momentum to the growing economy. The PM said 3G license would be open for all the national and international competitors and it would be awarded in transparent manner. "We expect that the international bidders will also compete in the 3G license," he said.
The PM said IT sector was observing fusion of different sectors including telecom and banking sectors and our investors need to take advantage of this phenomenon. He said additionally, it would create job opportunities for the youth. He said, "Our youth are energetic and if provided opportunity and space, they can excel in IT sector through their creativity and innovation."
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