Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Meets Etisalat Group Delegation to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Economy

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hosted a delegation from UAE-based Etisalat Group, led by Group CEO Hatem Dowidar, in Islamabad. The meeting included key officials such as the IT Minister, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, national coordinator of SIFC, and secretaries from the IT, Commerce, and Privatisation ministries, alongside senior Foreign Affairs representatives. Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan’s expanding digital economy and reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fostering a business-friendly environment. He encouraged Etisalat Group to enhance its investments in the country’s ICT and telecom sectors. In response, Hatem Dowidar expressed gratitude for the government’s consistent support and confirmed Etisalat’s long-term commitment to Pakistan, emphasizing its keen interest in contributing to the nation’s digital growth and connectivity goals.