Islamabad: Dec 23, 2021 (TNS): Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan can progress rapidly by bringing revolution through IT sector.
He was addressing foundation stone laying ceremony of Special Technical Zone, Technopolis in Lahore today (Thursday).
He said that overseas Pakistanis are our precious asset. He said that the purpose of Lahore Technopolis is to provide facilities to Pakistani companies.
The Prime Minister said that hurdles in business are being removed to accelerate the economic activities. He said that boosting exports and creation of new jobs are two main issues. He said that the economy cannot progress without boosting exports.
Imran Khan said that China has achieved economic power status through controlling corruption at a higher level and boosting exports.
He said taking advantage of its 12 climatic zones, the country could reduce its import bill of commodities like edible oil through indigenous production of palm oil.
Calling them the biggest asset, the prime minister also emphasized the involvement of the overseas Pakistanis towards investment and wealth creation in Pakistan.
Imran Khan said the objective behind establishing the Technopolis projects in Lahore, Karachi and KP was to make Pakistan join the tech race and provide employment to the people.
Earlier, the prime minister also distributed licenses among the companies which would be operating in the Technopolis.
The event also marked the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for an investment of 300 million US dollars for the establishment of another three technology zones in different parts of the country.
Special Technology Zones are being developed all across the country would be home to Science & Technology Parks, manufacturing units, research and development centers of global tech companies and software houses.
Addressing the ceremony, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that 700 acres of land will be allocated for the Special Technology Zone, Lahore Technopolis.
He said that the Special Technology Zone and Knowledge Park will develop the region. He hoped that this project will be completed soon.
