Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan, conducted a Zoom meeting with Amir Allahwala, CEO of Transsion Techno, and representatives of the Engineering Development Board to discuss the Mobile Phone Device Policy.
The meeting focused on key issues including the mobile phone device policy, challenges related to tariff duties, mobile phone exports, as well as the market for used cars and used mobile phones. The discussion also covered technological innovation within the industry.
Haroon Akhtar Khan highlighted that 38 mobile phone companies in Pakistan have created 40,000 jobs, underscoring the significant potential of the mobile phone industry to export products globally.
He emphasized that under the directives of the Prime Minister, the government’s priority is to promote the industrial sector. Incentivizing the local industry and increasing exports remain top priorities.
Haroon Akhtar Khan further stated that if the industry embraces technology upgradation, Pakistan can become competitive in the regional market. Attracting investment and boosting exports will be a monumental achievement for the country.
He assured that the government and the Ministry of Industries and Production are actively advocating for the industrial sector’s interests in the Tariff Policy Board.
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