Investment Potential Information Technology and Telecommunications
Pakistan an ideal hub for investment Located in the heart of Asia, Pakistan with a population of over 180 million with thriving middle class of (18 th largest middle class in world), over 60% young population, with fastest growing rate of broadband ( double digit from 3% to 15% internet penetration over a period of 11 months), 65% tele density with telecom ROI averaged around 17%, IT exports exceeding USD 2.5 Billion Dollars, fourth in e lancing ranking with rising economic indicators from moody, S&P, world bank, valuable nations brand makes it an ideal gateway to investment.
Information Technology Pakistan offers – 100% equity ownership – 100% repatriation of capital & dividends – Income Tax exemption on IT export till 2016 Human Capital – 1,10,000 English Speaking IT professionals – Free Lancing ( Top Five countries in World) IT Industry Global Share of 2.8 Billion Dollars
Potential Areas of Investment- Information Technology IT Parks – 12 STPs with one million square feet – 2000 companies IT Outsourcing to Pakistan – Animation & Gaming – Retail Banking and Finance – Medical Transcriptions – Industry Specific ERP – Document Management and Call Centers Mobile Applications and Content – E health, E learning and E commerce Export of IT work force – 2.8 Billion Dollars, Forth e lancing, IT experts Cloud computing
Telecommunications Landscape Telecom Industry turnover : Over 4 Billion Dollars Average ROI is 17% Technology neutral license Spectrum Availability Infrastructure Sharing National Roaming
Investment - Telecommunications Mobile Broad band Spectrum – Plum “ Spectrum auction of next generation network can generate one million new jobs in Pakistan” – High bandwidth, content and application development – Low Frequency Band availability Local Manufacturing – Mobile Handsets – Telecom and IT infrastructure with split production model Research and Development – Test bed for new technologies as over 180 million population Telecom Infrastructure ( Towers and Optical Fibre)