Adopting digital economy critical for Pakistans progress: Asad Umar
Delegates from 18 countries were attending "Sustainable Development in a Digital Society" conference
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umer revealed on Tuesday that the government has been striving to ensure efficient delivery of services to the general public by using latest technology.
He addressed a conference entitled “Sustainable Development in a Digital Society” organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute in Islamabad.
He pointed out that efforts have been made to bridge digital disparity between urban centers and remote areas. In this regard, the ‘Universal Service Fund’ has played an important role in development of telecommunication services in unserved and underserved areas of the country.
The minister pointed out that revenue generation and documentation of the economy has been a major challenge for the country and initiatives have been taken to use technology to achieve this target.
Mr Umar said that adopting digital economy was critical for Pakistan’s progress and development.
Board of Investment former chairman Haroon Sharif said Pakistan should promote cooperation with China in the realm of technology.
In his remarks, Sustainable Development Policy Institute Executive Director Abid Qaiyum Sulheri urged that Pakistan should be prepared to adopt the fourth industrial revolution, which offers both challenges and opportunities for Pakistan.
Delegates from 18 countries were attending the conference.
