IT exports reach Rs0.5b

LAHORE - The Chairman and CEO NetSol Technologies Ltd, Salim Ghauri has given a wake-up call to the government for investment in IT training of youth to ensure an IT Pakistan of Tomorrow.

Talking to The Nation here Thursday Ghauri said the IT exports of Pakistan have reached to half a billion dollar and number of highly skilled human resource is very impressive in the sector but still it needs from the government to do more.

He said Pakistan, with a population of 170 million, 60 percent of which consists of under-25 youngsters, is an ideal country where IT sector can spearhead the economy in the days to come.

“Once the government realizes this potential and ready to invest on technical training of Pakistan youth, IT revolution will start in the country,” he said.

Ghauri’s IT firm, NetSol Technologies is doing miracles in the field of IT and exports of its flagship product LeaseSoft, a suite of end to end leasing and finance software solutions catering to the needs of Retail and Wholesale finance Businesses, has touched to the level of $20 million in a short span of time.

“We are foreseeing exports of LeaseSoft will touch $100 million in next three years,” he said.