Islamabad: Pakistan Computer Association (PCA) has lauded the step of Ministry of Information Technology for submitting recommendation to the government to withdraw all type of taxes and duties on computer and computer related accessories. Abdullah Malik, the president of PCA Islamabad Chapter welcomed the announcement made by Advisor to Prime Minister on Information Technology, Sardar Latif Khosa and said that the said step would be vital for the development of the IT sector as well as the growth of overall economic development of the country.

While speaking at the occasion of PCA Islamabad meeting, Abdulalh Malik said that the assurance from Sardar Latif Khosa that there is no proposal under consideration at any governmental level to ban used computer is also highly commendable as it shows a realization on the part of the government that such measures would deprive common man from a personal computer and it would destroy this important sector as well. 

He said that the IT and computer industry in Pakistan would provide the government with every possible support for the betterment of the sector as it has a huge potential to grow and become at par with other countries of the region if an enabling environment is being provided for its growth. He said the industry appreciate the gesture came from Federal Government that no step in regard with IT industry would be taken without a proper consultation and taking the stakeholders into confidence.

 The president of PCA Islamabad expressed his hope that the present democratic regime would work with industry for the betterment of this vital sector and would introduce progressive policies while being in close coordination with the industry.