ISLAMABAD – A group of Canadian businessmen currently visiting Pakistan on May 11 expressed their keen interest in investing in the telecom and information technology sectors in the country. “We are encouraged by the liberal investor-friendly policies introduced by the government,” Stewart Hall, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told IT secretary […]
ISLAMABAD – Over 40,000 women representatives are present in elected bodies, however, not a single law has been passed to provide protection to women, and their miseries are on the increase, said a report issued by the Peace Council of Pakistan (PCP) in Islamabad on May 10. During the last one year as a whole, […]
LAHORE – The Software Export Board (PSEB) May 10 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Internet City for setting up a modem and high —tech Technology Park in Pakistan. According to the press release, Federal Minister for Information Technology, Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and senior officials of the Dubai Internet City were […]
ISLAMABAD – Information Technology Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on May 11 described the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and the Dubai Internet City as a breakthrough. “This is a huge breakthrough in our efforts to uplift the IT sector and we are confident the technology park […]
Editorial… IT is ironic that just a week after World Freedom Day was celebrated with pomp and ceremony, and government personalities sermonized on their commitment to this fundamental of democracy, should come a rude reminder that the state regards freedom of information as a privilege it can dispense and withdraw at will. The print media […]
LONDON – The PML (N) President Mian Shahbaz Sharif’s interview was cancelled on May 9 due to government pressure minutes before it was to be broadcast by the ARY Digital television channel, its management said. The interview was to be conducted by Dr. Shahid Masud. According to the ARY Digital ChannelÂ’s management, they were threatened […]
ISLAMABAD – The Cybernet, an Internet Service Provide (ISP) has invested Rs60 million to provide broadband Internet facility in the country. It has also planned to Rs400 million so as to provide over 50,000 DSL Connections and better Internet service. It was unveiled by Director and Chief Operating Officer of Cybernet, Ansar ul Haq at […]
By Ikram Sehgal The fundamental ingredient making democracy possible is the flow of information – without which people cannot possibly govern themselves. The media (electronic, print, cyber and internet) ensures this flow of information. If restricted, censored or hindered in any way the people will remain ignorant, ignorant of events, ignorant of their rights, their […]
ISLAMABAD – Minister for Information Technology Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on May 7 approved a project worth Rs11.5 million to carry out a strategic study of the country’s information technology industry. He was presiding over a meeting with the officials of the ministry and Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) – a body that has been […]
By Dr. Moeed Pirzada While most Pakistanis complain of a media blitz against their country and society, few have given serious thought to what this means in the longer term. It may be time to realize that in the evolving information and disinformation driven global order, many small and developing states can virtually disappear if […]
KARACHI – The Ministry of IT and Telecom on April 6, approved 14 projects worth over Rs300 million to automate various public sector organizations and departments in the federal and provincial governments. The approval was given at a meeting of the Departmental Development Working Party (DDWP) chaired by the Federal IT Secretary Khalid Saeed. Other […]
KARACHI – Rubina Shaheen’s black veil hides her black-belt and her prowess in javelin throw. But neither saved the 28-year-old policewoman from the unwanted advances of her male colleagues. A graduate in physical education and a national gold medal winner, Shaheen used to work in the police department in Sindh. But after she complained about […]
ISLAMABAD – In a bid to facilitate exporters under Duty and Tax Remission of Export (DTRE) Rules, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is developing a software for electronic filing of declarations / statements by the exporters from next financial year. Sources said in Islamabad on April 6 that the CBR is working on making […]
ISLAMABAD – May 3, is World Press Freedom Day, to remember and stress importance of free Press in a free society and time to honour those nations that embrace one of democracy’s most essential rights. The day is being observed in commemoration with the anniversary of the 1991 signing of the ‘Windhoek Declaration’ in Africa […]
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