ISLAMABAD: Minister of Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan has embraced the digital connectivity as the core driver of the national development.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said the government has introduced a Five-Es frame work, which revolves around export led growth, e-Pakistan, environment and climate change, energy and infrastructure and equity and empowerment.
The Minister said the 5G technology is not just a faster internet but also a catalyst for industrial social and economic transformation and growth.
He said the world economic forum has estimated that 5G technology would add up to 13.2 trillion dollars to global economy by 2030.
Ahsan Iqbal said the 5G technology will unlock immense opportunities in sectors such as healthcare, education, transportation, agriculture, industry and smart cities.
He said MoUs signed between Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission last year will be a major milestone in the fields of telecommunication and digital innovation and connectivity.
