Pakistan, June 9 -- The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom has successfully secured its full Rs22 billion development budget for the upcoming financial year without any reductions. The decision follows directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, ensuring continued financial support for Pakistan's digital growth initiatives.

Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima confirmed that the ministry will receive the complete allocation it requested. She noted that while other ministries faced budget cuts, the IT sector's funding remained fully protected to support long-term digital development goals.

Furthermore, she explained that the Ministry of Finance and Planning, along with the prime minister, is prioritizing invest...