In the latest #SBPPodcast, we discussed the growth of Pakistan's IT sector and the potential it holds for driving economic development. The episode also highlights key challenges and opportunities for tech startups.
Host: Mobin Nasir
Guests: Attaullah Abbas, Ana Khattak, Muhammad Asghar Khan
Discussions:
0:00 Introduction
3:10 Potential of IT sector
5:25 Progress of the IT sector and challenges ahead
8:10 Overview of startups in Pakistan
11:03 Human capital required for the sector
14:53 Impact of fintech industry in Pakistan
17:17 Access and affordability of internet in Pakistan
18:10 Constraints in the growth of digitalization
22:30 Role of government
24:30 Building blocks of digitalization
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