Tag: Information Technology

Jam Kamal leads efforts to enhance IT Capacity for trade monitoring

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting to assess the effectiveness and sufficiency of the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC). The meeting was deliberated the current IT capabilities of the ministry, particularly in monitoring trade activities, international imports and exports, remittances,… Continue reading Jam Kamal leads efforts to enhance IT Capacity for trade monitoring

Finance Minister seeks foreign investments in IT, Agriculture, mining, energy sectors

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb urged the influential Pakistani American businessmen and tech entrepreneurs to capitalize on the growing opportunities in Pakistan in key sectors of agriculture, Information Technology (IT), mining and energy. The minister during a meeting with businessmen and tech entrepreneurs, on the sidelines of the… Continue reading Finance Minister seeks foreign investments in IT, Agriculture, mining, energy sectors

IT exports increases by 31.79% in February 2024

ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP): Pakistan’s ICT services export remittances saw a remarkable surge to US$ 257 million in February 2024, marking an impressive increase of 31.79 percent compared to $195 million in February 2023. According to the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, ICT export remittances witnessed a substantial rise by $ 257 million (14.94%)… Continue reading IT exports increases by 31.79% in February 2024

Provision of maximum facilities top priority: Shaza Fatima

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has said that provision of maximum facilities to people is top priority of the government. She said this while visiting a Utility Store in Green Town as per the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Sunday. She said that government wanted to… Continue reading Provision of maximum facilities top priority: Shaza Fatima

PM seeks comprehensive strategy for increase in IT exports

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday sought a comprehensive strategy for increase in information technology exports of the country on priority basis. He was chairing a meeting on progress of the information technology sector. Prominent information technology experts attended the meeting and gave their proposals. The PM said information technology had a… Continue reading PM seeks comprehensive strategy for increase in IT exports

Aleem Khan assumes charge as Federal Minister BoI

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Abdul Aleem Khan, recently appointed Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) visited BoI on Tuesday following his oath-taking ceremony the previous day. The minister was briefed on key initiatives and priorities of the board by Additional Secretary, Ambreen Iftakhar and Executive Director, Khashi ur Rehman, according to press statement issued by… Continue reading Aleem Khan assumes charge as Federal Minister BoI

Saylani Welfare providing Rs 13 billion to needy people every year: Maulana Bashir

HYDERABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The Founder and caretaker of Saylani Welfare International Trust Pakistan Maulana Bashir Ahed Farooqui has said that the base of Saylani Welfare was on piety and sobriety, around 400000 children were receiving Information Technology education in the Governor House. He expressed these views while addressing Industrialists and traders in the Hyderabad Chamber… Continue reading Saylani Welfare providing Rs 13 billion to needy people every year: Maulana Bashir

Pak IT companies to contribute 3.1b USD in 2024

LAHORE, Feb 15 (APP):Experts at the Information Technology Career Fair have said that Pakistan’s IT companies based on services and products will contribute 3.1 billion dollars in 2024. The 13th Career Fair was organized by Punjab University Faculty of Computing & Information Technology (FCIT), sponsored by Dubizzle Labs here on Thursday. More than 65 leading… Continue reading Pak IT companies to contribute 3.1b USD in 2024

Umar Saif distributes Rs 825m to IT companies

LAHORE, Feb 13 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) Dr. Umar Saif distributed Rs825 million as cash prizes to companies playing a significant role in IT and IT services exports during the “IT and ITeS Export Award” organized by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), an organization of the Ministry of IT… Continue reading Umar Saif distributes Rs 825m to IT companies

Rs 159mln collected as sanitation fee under villages cleanliness initiative

LAHORE, Feb 01 (APP):In a monumental stride towards enhancing sanitation practices in rural areas of Punjab, the “Ab Gaon Chamkay Gy” [Now villages will shine] project, an initiative of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has successfully been implemented across 36 districts of the province. As per spokesperson for the PITB, a total of 11.6… Continue reading Rs 159mln collected as sanitation fee under villages cleanliness initiative

IXP & date center set up to boost reliability of internet connectivity: Dr Saif

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif, Monday said that Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has established its first-ever carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP) and Data Center to boost the reliability of internet connectivity in the country.                  Addressing at the… Continue reading IXP & date center set up to boost reliability of internet connectivity: Dr Saif

China’s manufacturing hub to boost digital infrastructure

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Jiangsu province, a manufacturing hub in East China, will strive to accelerate digital infrastructure construction in 2024, according to an action plan released by the province. “Jiangsu plans to increase its number of 5G base stations to 280,000 by the end of this year, while also completing upgrades of the 5G network… Continue reading China’s manufacturing hub to boost digital infrastructure

AIOU Mirpur campus to launch expo & career counseling event on Jan 24

MIRPUR, AJK, Jan 23 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Mirpur campus would launch a two-day open Expo and Career Counseling event tomorrow (Wednesday), January 24 at regional campus Mirpur, AJK to provide a comprehensive platform for individuals seeking educational and career advancement. Official sources told here on Tuesday that Regional Director of AIOU Mirpur… Continue reading AIOU Mirpur campus to launch expo & career counseling event on Jan 24

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