Nov 8, 2024
A five-member delegation led by Mr. Augie K. Fabela, Chairman of the VEON Group, met with the Prime Minister. *Prime Minister’s Remarks:*
- The government is striving to promote and develop the telecommunications sector.
- The Prime Minister is committed to achieving the target of reaching $25 billion in IT exports from Pakistan within the next three years.
- Efforts are being made to provide faster mobile internet services in remote areas.
- Measures are being taken to introduce 5G internet services in Pakistan for faster and more reliable internet.
- The introduction of 5G services will help realize the vision of a Digital Pakistan.
- The role of the telecommunications sector is crucial for promoting a cashless and digital economy in Pakistan.
- VEON’s subsidiary, JAAZ Group, is playing a significant role in Pakistan’s telecommunications and financial technology sectors.
- The Prime Minister expressed interest in working with VEON Group to promote IT, digitization, and artificial intelligence in Pakistan.
*Delegation’s Remarks:*
- The delegation praised the government’s efforts in achieving recent economic stability in the country.
- Pakistan has become a key player in IT and telecommunications investment.
*Attendees at the Meeting:*
- Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Shiza Fatima
- Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Ali Pervaiz Malik
- Prime Minister’s Coordinator, Rana Ehsan Afzal
- Relevant senior government officials