KARACHI: Former minister of IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haq said that his ministry invested over Rs. 70 billion on various projects to improve telecom infrastructure and digital connectivity in Pakistan during his three-year tenure.
Haq was speaking at a farewell ceremony hosted by Pakistan Software Houses Association Chairman Zohaib Khan and SI Global Solution Chief Executive Officer Nauman Ahmed Saeed in Karachi on Saturday.
The former minister highlighted the establishment of the Special Facilitation Investment Council (SIFC) shortly before the government's term ended. The council aimed to accelerate the growth of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector in line with its evolving needs.
Haq commended the visionary leadership of former Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir. Furthermore, Haq extended his best wishes to caretaker minister of IT, Dr. Umar Saif, asserting that his expertise in IT would continue to propel the ministry towards success.
He elaborated on his ministry's achievements, including providing free online training to 3.6 million youth across 15 courses, generating over 400,000 employment opportunities through National Incubation Centers, and investing more than Rs. 42 billion in the IT sector in Karachi and Islamabad.
Haq also highlighted the construction of state-of-the-art information technology parks, offering technological job opportunities to 118,000 Karachi youth, and providing mobile network...
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