Report by Engineering Post
Presently, Pakistan boasts an impressive internet user base of 111.000 million, reflecting a penetration rate of 45.7 percent.
Social media engagement is also noteworthy, with approximately 71.70 million Pakistanis, constituting 29.5 percent of the population, actively participating in online platforms. Furthermore, the country also sustains a robust mobile telecommunications network with 188.90 million mobile connections, covering 77.80 percent of the population.
Considering digitalization as a catalyst for the growth, the federal government was attaching high priority to this sector. The prospective plan for the current financial year 2024-25 envisages a total of IT sector of Rs 75,420 million with a promising array of projects pertaining to specialized IT skills training, industrial and systematic automation, technology parks establishment etc. By embracing technology, fostering a culture of innovation , and empowering its citizens, Pakistan can leap forward into a sustainable and prosperous future, the official sources concerned concluded on being contacted.
