Staff Report Apple shares witness sharp decline after China ban. It has faced a setback as its market value dropped by around $200 billion after reports China has banned the use of iPhones by government workers. China has also banned government workers from using any other foreign devices. Even they have been barred from bringing…
Staff Report Chinese Tech Giant Huawei has reiterated its support and investment in 5G technology in Pakistan. Mr. Ethan Sun, the CEO of Huawei Pakistan, met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, and reiterated its firm commitment to provide services and equipment for launching 5G technology in Pakistan.PTCL inked deals with Huawei…
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque has launched Pakistan’s first ever communication application “Beep Pakistan”. The inaugural ceremony of Beep Pakistan application was organised here on Monday.On the occasion, the Federal Minister for IT also inaugurated the new Web version of E-office. National Information Technology Board (NITB) prepared the Beep Pakistan…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: Global leading International internet companies body Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has expressed deep concerns over E-Safety Authority Bill and calls for involving multi-stakeholders while framing legislation. It wrote a letter to Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Shahbaz Sharif, expressed deep concern over the Personal Data Protection Bill(PDPB), E-Safety Authority Bill and…
ISLAMABAD: The delegation of Azerbaijan led by its Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Mr. Rashad Nabiyev, called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque here on Tuesday. The Federal Minister for IT welcomed the delegation on arrival in Ministry, and matters relating to digital transformation, software development, and IT exports…
By Omed Hajjana The government has blocked 43 illegal loan applications following the directions of the IT Minister. On the directives of Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque, forty-three illegal loan applications have been blocked. The Federal Minister for IT gave direction to Chairman PTA Maj Gen (Retd) Hafeez Ur Rehman…
Mobilink Bank’s H1 2023 Financial Results Highlight a 232% Growth in Profit Before Tax Mobilink Bank exhibited an impressive growth trajectory in its financial performance during the first half of 2023, reflecting its unwavering dedication to excellence, as per the unaudited/unreviewed financial statements. With a 57% increase in total revenue, the Bank showcased its proficiency…
Pakistan’s IT exports in May 2023 increased by 24% MoM. Segment wise Telecom and Computer Services increased by 92% and 11% MoM. Among Computer Services, the Export of Software, Other Services, and Software Consultancy increased by 14%, 13%, and 8% MoM respectively. IT exports increased on an MoM basis due to a higher number of…
Our Correspondent The government has decided to introduce fixed tax regime for IT sector to promote exports in the upcoming budget. The government has also planned to offer incentives to those who want to start new businesses in the IT sector. The Prime Minister directed the preparation of a comprehensive package for the information technology…
Our Correspondent The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication is seeking Rs 16.5 billion allocations in Allocations in Budget 2023-24 for new and ongoing projects. The budget encompasses both developmental and non-developmental expenses of the ministry and its affiliated institutions, with the non-developmental expenditure amounting to Rs 10.5 billion. Uzbekistan to Invest in E-Commerce, Trade and…