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Senate Standing Committee Reviews Progress and Future Plans for IT and Telecommunications Projects
Bynewstoday329 July 31, 2024

Islamabad, : The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications, presided over by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, convened today at Parliament House. The meeting featured the presence of Senator Dr. Mohammad Humayun Mohmand, Senator Saifullah Sarwar Khan Nyazee, Senator Gurdeep Singh, Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmed Khan, Senator Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto, Senator Manzoor Ahmed,…

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Govt sets IT exports target to $15b in next 5 years
Bynewstoday329 July 29, 2024

ISLAMABAD: The government aims to boost IT exports to fifteen billion dollars over the next five years. The IT sector is a key focus area for the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).Govt Sets $25B IT Exports Targets by 2029 The State Bank of Pakistan has revised the Foreign Exchange Manual to enhance the global footprint…

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TikTok celebrates release of Jimin of BTS’ second solo album, MUSE
Bynewstoday329 July 25, 2024

Islamabad – TikTok, the go-to platform for music discovery, launched an immersive in-app experience celebrating the release of Jimin of BTS’ highly anticipated sophomore album, MUSE. The #Jimin_Who hub offers fans worldwide a unique opportunity to engage with exclusive content, participate in challenges, and unlock limited-time rewards. By searching for related terms like ‘Jimin’ and…

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to enhance ties in IT&Telecom sector
Bynewstoday329 July 25, 2024

ISLAMABAD (25-7-2024): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy on Thursday. Matters of mutual interest and enhancing ties in IT and Telecom sector between the two countries were discussed in the meeting. Minister of State for…

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Telecom Tribunal Bill Passed; E-Office Implementation Urged
Bynewstoday329 July 24, 2024

Islamabad:The 3rd meeting of the Standing Committee on Information Technology & Telecommunication was held today under the Chairmanship of Syed Amin ul Haq, MNA at 11:00 A.M. in Committee Room No. 07, Parliament House, Islamabad. The Committee discussed “The Establishment of Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal Bill, 2024” (Government Bill) in detail. The representative from Ministry of…

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5G Spectrum Auction Likely in March 2025
Bynewstoday329 July 23, 2024

Staff Report: The Standing Committee on Information Technology & Telecommunications was informed on Tuesday that Spectrum Auction of 5G is under consideration and it is likely to be auctioned in March, 2025. The Committee recommended that ministry may bind the Service Providers to ensure the proper 5G services after its auctioning in major cities without…

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Digital transformation vital for country’s uplift: Shaza Fatima
Bynewstoday329 July 22, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that steps are on for digitalization in the country. She said Ministry of IT and Telecommunication is working for fulfilling Digital Pakistan Vision, as economy, governance and society are being digitalised. She was addressing the launching ceremony of “Country Digital Ecosystem Diagnostic Report”…

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IT sector witnessing significant growth under auspices of SIFC
Bynewstoday329 July 22, 2024

Islamabad: the Information Technology scene is booming with help from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Recognizing IT’s potential, the government has set aside seventy-nine billion rupees this year for the sector.SIFC signs agreement with UAE’s Company for investment Nineteen billion rupees will go into building IT parks in Islamabad and Karachi, with twenty-two billion…

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PM Speeds Up Islamabad IT Park Construction
Bynewstoday329 July 20, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the construction of the nation’s first advanced Islamabad IT Park has been expedited to ensure its completion within this year. During his visit to the under-construction IT park in Islamabad today, he mentioned that the work on this project is being carried out around the clock.Competition Tribunal…

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ICT Export Remittances Surge to $3.2b in FY 24
Bynewstoday329 July 19, 2024

Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The ICT services export remittances have surged to US$ 298 million in the month of June, 2024, an astounding increase of 32.44% in comparison to US$ 225 million in June 2023. The ICT export remittances surged to US$ 3.223 billion during FY 2023-24 (July 2023 to June 2024) in comparison to US$…

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