ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT )
Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque on Wednesday. The Federal Minister for IT Syed Amin Ul Haque welcomed the Chairman CPEC Authority in his office and during meeting discussion held regarding CPEC projects. Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddique was also present on the occasion. Federal Minister for IT Syed Amin Ul Haque said that Ministry of IT and Telecommunication will fully cooperate with CPEC Authority on all relevant CPEC projects. All the steps taken for the prosperity of the country will be fully supported, he added. He said that there was great opportunities of foreign investment in rapidly growing IT industry of Pakistan. Syed Amin Ul Haque said that like CPEC, revolutionary steps in IT and Telecommunication sector will prove effective for boosting country’s economy.He said IT industry of Pakistan was rapidly growing and creating job opportunities. Chairman CPEC Authority Lt Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa said that Chinese companies are taking keen interest in IT and fibre optic projects. He said Ministry of IT’s role is prominent in different CPEC projects. He also lauded the establishment of IT Park in Gilgit Baltistan (GB).Earlier, Secretary IT apprised the Chairman CPEC about projects of Ministry of IT./Ends