The country’s exports of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services continued the strong double-digit growth run in FY22, as per the latest data from the central bank. Standing at $2.6 billion, the ICT services exports showed a year-on-year growth of 24 percent last fiscal, and in the process provided an additional half a billion dollars […]
KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Islam University Vice Chancellor Dr Mujeeb Sahrai on Tuesday inaugurated the Dr Ibrahim Mulla High Performance Computing Lab at the varsity. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, he said that the newly established computer lab, which is equipped with latest and modern computers and other IT facilities, would benefit the faculty and postgraduate […]
KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and Ufone on Friday claimed to have restored their network disrupted by heavy rains and flooding in parts of Balochistan and Sindh. “The torrential rains also caused a major damage to road and bridge infrastructure in the region, further intensifying the challenge of timely restoration of the network. However, […]
ISLAMABAD: The Information Technology (IT) exports remittances including telecommunication, computer, and information services during the fiscal year 2021-22 surged to an all-time high of $2.616 billion growing by 24 percent in comparison to $2.108 billion during 2020-21. According to the official data, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) export remittances were $235 million in June 2022 […]
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said that promotion of Information Technology (IT) sector of the country was the top priority of current coalition government. Addressing an event here, the minister said digital revolution was providing equal opportunities to all, therefore the government was giving special focus to this sector to […]
ISLAMABAD: Telenor has been reviewing its operation in Pakistan in the wake of worsening macroeconomic situation in the country. However, the company has ruled out any possibility of moving towards a merger or closing down in Pakistan. Owing to writing down the value of its assets in the range of approximately $250 million, Sigve Brekke, […]
As expected, the country’s digital connectivity sector had an abysmal time last fiscal vis-à-vis foreign investment. As per the latest central bank data, the telecommunications industry’s foreign direct investment (FDI) tally had dropped significantly to a net outflow of $29 million in FY22, as opposed to $43 million in net inflows in the year-ago period. […]
Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Syed Amin-Ul-Haque on Friday called for strengthening the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) in terms of financial and Human Resources in order to achieve the PM’s target of an increase in IT/ITeS exports. The minister expressed these views while chairing the 52nd meeting of the Board of Directors of […]
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-Ul-Haque Friday called for solving problems of the IT and telecom industry and giving maximum relief for the enhancement of the country’s Digital Economy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also has a special interest in promoting the IT industry, the minister said this while attending the […]
Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications has approved budget of Rs. 32.13 billion for the Universal Service Fund for the financial year 2022-23 to provide broadband services to unserved and under-served areas. “In 13 years from 2006 to 2019, the number of USF projects was limited to 59, after which directives were issued to speed-up […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted an advisory council on IT and digital economy in order to enhance the digital economic activities in the country, said a handout issued from the PM’s Secretariat on Tuesday. The council will advise the government on how to enhance the digital economy of Pakistan by identifying the key […]
LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan on Monday chaired a meeting of the information technology (IT) wing and directed the officials to make access to all the initiatives and programmes easy for the citizens. He said modern policing and all mobile apps designed for the convenience of people should be integrated. The […]
ISLAMABAD: Meta, in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has launched an educational series, “Chai Chats” to create awareness among young Pakistani Facebook users on digital literacy and social cohesion through improved digital experiences. The series features a close-knit group of university friends encountering difficult online situations which they overcome with grace, friendship, and […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday chaired a meeting on increasing the potential of Information Technology (IT) related exports from the $2.5 billion to $15 billion. The meeting also attended by Junaid Qureshi, President of Silicone Valley, California an organization of Pakistani businessmen, the prime minister expressed satisfaction over the volume of IT exports and […]
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