ISLAMABAD: The opening of a Google office in Pakistan marks a significant milestone for the country’s technological landscape, according to Shaza Fatima, Minister for Information Technology. This development, she asserted at a news conference in Islamabad, highlights the growing confidence of major technology firms in Pakistan’s economic environment and leadership.
According to Radio Pakistan, Shaza Fatima emphasized the role of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in advancing the digital ecosystem over the past two years, noting specific measures in recent budgets aimed at bolstering the IT sector. She expressed optimism that Google’s local presence would support Pakistani talent and potentially attract more global tech companies to establish operations in the country.
Additionally, Shaza Fatima reported that Pakistan’s IT exports reached $417 million in July, reflecting an 18 percent increase, which she attributed to the government’s supportive initiatives in the sector.