Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has said Pakistan’s tech industry is thriving due to the talent and potential of its young workforce.

She made these remarks during her visit to Huawei’s Global Service Center in Islamabad.

Shaza Fatima said Pakistan’s IT talent is competitive in terms of both cost and quality. She highlighted their growing contribution to the services industry, describing it as a key pillar of the country’s economy and an important source of foreign exchange earnings.

The Minister noted that Pakistan’s IT exports are growing by around twenty percent annually. She reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving the twenty-five billion dollars IT export target set by the Prime Minister.

Referring to the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China, Shaza Fatima expressed confidence that Huawei would further expand its presence and investment in Pakistan.