Federal Government releases Rs 5.17 billion in IT and Telecom division funds so far this year

By Hamnah Khalid ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The federal government of Pakistan has recorded an investment of 5.17 billion rupees in the Information Technology and Telecom Division in the current fiscal year…

Govt allocates Rs. 338 million for ‘High Impact Skills Boot Camp’ to train IT professionals

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 6 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal government of Pakistan has approved the project “High Impact Skills Boot Camp” at a cost of Rs. 338.522 million, to train at least…

Remittances due to IT Sector witnessed a staggering 151% growth over the last 5 years

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 6 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2018-19 has reported a staggering 151% growth in remittances solely due to the Information Technology sector in the last 5…

IT and Tourism sectors to create job opportunities in Pakistan: Minister IT & Telecom

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Technology and tourism should go hand-in-hand to increase employment and business opportunities in Pakistan, says Dr. Khalid Maqbool, the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication.…

Pakistan collaborates with Canada to form IT Forum

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan and Canada have established an IT Forum to promote cooperation for the mutual benefits of two countries. Thomas Tewlmedhim Chief Executive Officer of a…

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PTI to launch ‘Digital Transformation Initiative’ to boost IT sector of Pakistan

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Newly elected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government is planning to launch ‘Digital Transformation Initiative’ which they promised in their digital policy before general elections 2018. The…

A new Technology park to be developed in Faisalabad to promote high-tech industries

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A twelve-acre land has been allocated in M3 Industrial Estate in Faisalabad to develop a technology park in Faisalabad. The technology park is to be…

PTI unveils its 14 point Digital Policy for ‘Naya Pakistan’

By Muneeb Ahmad ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Ahead of elections that are due very shortly, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has outlined key initiatives that it would be picking to reform the Digital Arena for…

Total number of registered companies in Pakistan rises to 86,876

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In May 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 1,094 new companies. As compared to the corresponding month of last financial year,…

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Pakistan’s IT & ITES export likely to cross $5 billion by 2020

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s IT and ITES exports are expected to exceed $5 billion by the year 2020. It is expected that Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology…

IT exports growth rate jumped to 125% over the last five years, Anusha Rehman

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Anusha Reman, Federal Minister for Information and Technology said that Pakistan has entered the era of digitization through revolution, not evolution. While chairing the 39th…

National Incubation Center Karachi inaugurated at NED University by PM

By TechJuice ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 5 min read

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has inaugurated the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi at the launch ceremony held at NED University of Engineering…

Govt allocates Rs 486 million to Gilgit Baltistan for 3G/4G services

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government has allocated Rs 486.726 million for expansion and up gradation of 3G and 4G services and continuous coverage along the Karakoram Highway (in…

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