ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque has said that Ministry of IT and Telecommunication is working round the clock to achieve the target of Digital Pakistan, as it will drive entrepreneurial innovation, productivity and economic growth.

He was addressing as keynote speaker in a panel discussion in Digital Summit, GITEX-23 Morocco in Marrakech, the Historic City of Morocco, according to an official statement issued here on Friday.

The Minister stated that his ministry is working on different projects keeping 2050 in vision. He informed the conference about various policies including Cyber Security, Freelancers Policy and Personal Data Protection Bill.

He said Pakistan is emerging as an important center of Information Technology where wide opportunities and incentives are available for international investors.

Initiatives to promote IT industry, Freelancers, and Start-ups have made Pakistan a Digital hub, he said. Highlighting the significance of start-ups in Pakistan, the Minister said: “It is very well said that the entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.

Since start-ups are centers of novel innovations, they generate jobs, which implies more career opportunities; more employment leads to stronger economy, and a healthier economy has a direct bearing on the growth of cities where the start-ups locate.”

He said Pakistan is filled with talented professionals in different fields and start-ups provide them with the right platform to showcase their talent and this ultimately attracts multinational companies to invest in Pakistan.

The Minister said that National Incubation Centers (NICs) across Pakistan are working to boost start-ups and facilitate youth to have their own businesses.

He also appreciated efforts of GITEX-Africa organizers to host the mega event and manage to gather the all tech-leaders from across the World.

The Digital Summit was attended by a number of prominent international leaders, entrepreneurs, industrialists, founders of different startups and other notables from different walks of life.