Google Director Ann Lavin called on Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday and discussed the possibilities of her company’s collaboration in digitalisation of economic activity in Pakistan.
During the meeting, Lavin acknowledged the economic progress of Pakistan in the last three years. She said her company can play a role in IT development, promotion of e-commerce and assistance in attracting investment.
The finance minister asked Google’s director for Public Policy and Government Relations, Southeast Asia and Greater China, to submit a complete plan for consideration by the relevant stakeholders.
He said that the government is committed to provide a level playing field to all the prospective local and foreign investors.
The minister said that Pakistan has been projected by renowned international institutions as the second choice for investment in the world. The finance minister said that the turnaround of Pakistan’s economy, macro-economic stability, improvement of energy and security situation in the country has provided a favourable atmosphere for enhanced commercial activity and foreign direct investment.
He said that a number of new entrants have also shown a keen interest to invest in Pakistan’s IT sector. The meeting was attended by the senior officials of the Finance Division and Google.
