Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has termed the opening of local office of Google in Pakistan a historic moment for the country.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, she said this also reflects the confidence of big tech firms in the economy and leadership of Pakistan. 

Shaza Fatima highlighted the focus of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in digital ecosystem over the last two years and steps taken in the budget to support the IT sector.

She expressed the confidence that the opening of Google local office will provide support to our talent and encourage more tech companies to come to Pakistan.

Shaza Fatima said that the country's IT exports remained four hundred and seventeen million dollars in the month of July with an increase of eighteen percent.