Pakistan, June 4 -- The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed a comprehensive package of fiscal incentives for the telecom sector, including exemption from withholding tax, reduction in import duties on telecom equipment and lower taxes on mobile handset components, aimed at attracting fresh investment, creating employment opportunities and improving digital connectivity across the country.

According to informed sources, the ministry has urged the government to extend tax relief measures to the telecom industry, arguing that the sector has emerged as a critical component of Pakistan's digital economy and can play a pivotal role in supporting economic growth and technological advancement. The minist...