Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has said that IT sector holds the key to enhancing exports of the country.

Talking to Pak-American IT entrepreneurs and professionals, via Zoom meeting at Pakistan's Embassy in Washington, he said the goal of enhancing Pakistan’s exports would remain elusive without facilitating the IT sector.

Participants of the meeting presented various suggestions aimed at ensuring a conducive environment for the growth of IT sector in the country and also for strengthening Pak-US trade ties especially in the IT and tech sector.

They also suggested establishing a Consulate in San Francisco to serve as IT hub for Pakistani professionals and area experts.

The Minister welcomed their suggestions and reiterated that facilitating IT professionals and tech sector is the foremost priority of the government.

The meeting was attended by renowned IT entrepreneurs and professional including Naveed Sherwani, Mohammad Anwar Khan, Naeem Raza, Junaid Qureshi, Aly Fahd, Moazzam Chaudhry and others.

Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Masood Khan, Secretary Board of Investment Asad Gillani, Deputy Chief of Mission Syed Naveed Bokhari, Minister (Trade) Azmat Mahmood and senior officers were also present during the meeting.