ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan says the PTI-led government iscommitted to provide congenial atmosphere to businessmen and foreigninvestors in the country.
He was addressing a high-level meeting in Islamabad today (Friday) toreview measures taken for effective implementation of recently introducedE-commerce policy in the country.
The prime minister said E-commerce policy will help provide jobopportunities to youth, promote small and medium-scale businesses, provideempowerment to women and enhance foreign direct investment in the country.
During the meeting, the prime minister was given a detailed briefing on thegovernment’s measures taken for effective implementation of the policy.
The meeting was told that an effective strategy has been chalked out forearly implementation of the E-commerce policy, and E- Commerce Export Boardwill be established soon for this purpose.
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The prime minister directed the State Bank of Pakistan and Ministry ofCommerce to chalk a roadmap to help youth to take maximum benefits fromthis policy.
The prime minister also directed the authorities to review proposalsregarding waiving off taxes on Cash on Delivery and digital transactions.
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister’s Advisor Dr. Abdul HafeezShaik, Secretary Finance, chairman National Information Technology Board,and senior officers of Ministry of Commerce, State Bank of Pakistan andPakistan Post.
