Finance Minister Engages Telecom and VC Leaders to Drive Investment and Digital Growth in Pakistan
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a high-level meeting with leading telecom infrastructure companies and venture capital (VC) firms to discuss policy reforms aimed at boosting investment and accelerating digital growth in Pakistan.
The meeting, held at the Finance Division, brought together Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), senior officials from the Ministry of IT, representatives of public-sector organizations including Ignite, regulatory advisors, and key industry stakeholders.
Industry representatives from TOWERCO Pakistan and VC firms shared insights into their business models and highlighted operational and regulatory challenges affecting telecom infrastructure deployment. They also proposed reforms to the existing tax framework to encourage investment, support sectoral expansion, and improve nationwide digital connectivity.
Addressing the participants, Senator Aurangzeb emphasized the critical role of telecom infrastructure in expanding digital access and the importance of venture capital in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation. He reiterated the government’s commitment to providing a transparent and predictable policy and tax environment to attract long-term private investment.
“The government remains focused on enabling private-sector-led growth, particularly in technology-driven industries. Our goal is to balance fiscal responsibility with policies that promote expansion, formalization, and innovation,” the finance minister stated.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to form a dedicated working group comprising members from the Tax Policy Office and relevant stakeholders. The group will review the proposals in detail and develop practical recommendations to support telecom infrastructure development and strengthen venture capital investment in Pakistan.
This initiative reflects the government’s broader strategy to enhance digital infrastructure, attract foreign and local investment, and support sustainable economic growth.
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