Tag: Telecom sector

Dar chairs meeting on telecom sector

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Monday chaired a meeting during which discussions were held on Telecom sector in general and PTCL in particular. According to press statement issued by the finance minister, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque, Federal Minister… Continue reading Dar chairs meeting on telecom sector

Telecom sector attracts $202.34mln FDI during 2020-21

Briefing the media persons about performance of the telecom sector here, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) General (Retd.) Amir Azim Bajwa Monday said “The telecom sector has contributed over Rs 218.8 billion to the national exchequer during the last financial year.” He said that teledensity (landline telephone connections per 100 people in a specified geographic… Continue reading Telecom sector attracts $202.34mln FDI during 2020-21

Telecom sector gets status of Industry: IT Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque on Thursday said that telecommunication sector has been given the status of industry and it will enjoy the benefits at par with other industries. Addressing a press conference he said, “This will be a good news for the telecom sector and for… Continue reading Telecom sector gets status of Industry: IT Minister

Amin, CEO of Etisalat Group discuss matters related to Telecom sector

APP04-110321 ISLAMABAD: March 11 – Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque meeting with Hatem Dowidar, CEO Etisalat Group at his office. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):A high powered delegation of Etisalat Group, led by Group CEO Hatem Dowidar here on Thursday called on Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin ul Haque and discussed matters related to the Telecom Sector in Pakistan. Secretary IT and Chairman PTCL Board, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, along with senior officials from the… Continue reading Amin, CEO of Etisalat Group discuss matters related to Telecom sector

Govt assures synergy in ongoing telecom projects

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Friday appreciated the services provided by the telecom industry and assured all possible synergy in ongoing projects in this sector. The minister was speaking at a virtual meeting with Sigve Brekke, Global President and Chief Executive Officer, Telenor Group. The Finance Minister… Continue reading Govt assures synergy in ongoing telecom projects

ECC in principle approves tax relief for telecom sector

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wednesday approved in principle the proposal aimed at facilitating the telecom sector by the waiver of certain taxes. “In order to facilitate the Telecom sector by the waiver of certain taxes, ECC decided that the proposal may be granted approval in Principle,” said a… Continue reading ECC in principle approves tax relief for telecom sector

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