Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has asked the leading American multinational IT company, Afiniti, to establish world-class call center in Pakistan for national and international customers.

He was talking to a four-member delegation of renowned American multinational IT company, Afiniti, which called on him in Islamabad today under the leadership of  company's Chief Executive Officer, Jerome Kapelus.

Welcoming the interest of the US company Afiniti in making further investment in Pakistan's IT sector, the Prime Minister said the talented IT workforce of Pakistan has the potential to compete in the global market.

The Prime Minister said he is personally monitoring the programme to equip the country's talented youth with IT, AI and other advanced technological skills.

He said all facilities are being provided to IT companies to achieve the target of 25 billion dollar exports in the IT sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Jerome Kapelus said Pakistan's IT sector is highly suitable for investment and business and currently more than one thouand highly talented and capable Pakistani experts are working at Afiniti Pakistan.

He said Pakistani youth have immense potential to work for the development of the IT sector. He said Afiniti is now a successful company in the region owing to Pakistan's professional and trained workforce.

The delegation also lauded the talent of Pakistani IT professionals and their hard work for the development of the sector.