January 22, 2020 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press note issued by Press Information Department (PID)

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Ms. Gunn Waersted, Chairperson Telenor and Mr. Sigve Brekke CEO Telenor called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Davos, on the side-lines of WEF Annual Meeting 2020. Advisor on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, SAPM Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari, Ambassador at Large on Investments Ali Jehangir Siddiqui, Governor State Bank Raza Baqir were also present. The Prime Minister appreciated Telenor's confidence in Pakistan due to its presence in the country since 2005 with an investment of around US$3.5 billion.

He also emphasized the governments focus on investment in the training and development of youth for skills enhancement. Discussions were held on enhancing application of digital solutions for good governance, poverty alleviation through use of connectivity and increased economic transactions through mobile. Telenor reiterated its strong commitment to Pakistan technology sector and shared their ideas on developing the sector in Pakistan.

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