ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said digital Pakistan was the mission of incumbent government and all possible resources were being utilized for that purpose.

Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the 16th National Telecom All Pakistan Inter Regional Badminton Championship here at Pakistan Sports Complex, he said measures were being taken to introduce 5G technology in the country.

“The advancement of information and communication technology is top priority of the government”, he said.

He said the government was also planning to offer digital and short courses, while work was underway for the expansion of broadband and cloud services.

He said manufacturing of smartphones in Pakistan was urgently needed.

He said sportsmen were a national asset as they through their astounding performances bring laurels for the country.

He said there was no dearth of talent in the country in all fields, including the sports.

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