{"id":525367,"date":"2026-01-14T09:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T04:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=525367"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:19:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:19:49","slug":"prime-ministers-meeting-with-ericsson-delegation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/prime-ministers-meeting-with-ericsson-delegation\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister\u2019s meeting with Ericsson delegation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a delegation from Ericsson at the Prime Minister\u2019s House today.<br \/>\nThe delegation was led by Mr. Patrick Johansson, President and Head of Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa at Ericsson.<br \/>\nThe Prime Minister welcomed the delegation and appreciated Ericsson\u2019s longstanding investment in Pakistan and its contribution to the development of the country\u2019s telecommunications sector. He acknowledged Ericsson\u2019s presence in Pakistan that spans more than six decades.<br \/>\nThe meeting focused on the importance of next-generation digital connectivity for economic growth, productivity and public service delivery. The Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan\u2019s interest in learning from Ericsson\u2019s global experience in advanced networks, including 5G, while ensuring secure and resilient infrastructure aligned with national needs.<br \/>\nDiscussions also covered cooperation on digital skills development, financial inclusion and the expansion of cashless payment systems, as well as the use of technology to strengthen disaster preparedness and institutional resilience.<br \/>\nThe Prime Minister reaffirmed the Government\u2019s commitment to supporting foreign investors and strategic technology partners.<br \/>\nThe Ericsson delegation praised the Government of Pakistan\u2019s efforts to develop and upgrade the country\u2019s IT infrastructure including the 5G spectrum auction.<br \/>\nDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for IT Ms. Shaza Fatma Khawaja, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi and senior officials also attended the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a delegation from Ericsson at the Prime Minister\u2019s House today. 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