Pakistan earns $854 million from IT services’ export in 4 months
Pakistan earned US$ 854.100 million by providing different Information Technology (IT) services to various countries during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2022-23. This shows a growth of 2.92 percent as compared to US$ 829.890 million earned through the provision of services during the corresponding months of the fiscal year 2021-22. During…
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Ishaq Dar lauds UAE support for Pakistan’s economy, terms it major ‘economic partner’
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was one of the major economic partners of Pakistan. “Pakistan attaches great value to brotherly relations with the UAE,” the minister added. These views were expressed by the minister while meeting with a delegation of Etisalat International led…
Govt committed to end digital divide: Syed Amin Ul Haque
Federal Minister for Information and Technology an Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque said that the government is committed to end the digital divide between the urban and rural areas of the country. Effective measures are being taken for digitalization in the country and the Ministry of IT is taking every possible step for a better…
APICTA promotes Pakistan’s image and culture among Asia-Pacific Economies
APICTA and P@SHA’s teams came together for an exclusive press conference prior to the final award ceremony for APICTA 2022. Asia Pacific Information Communication Technology Alliance (APICTA) held its APICTA Awards in the lush green foothills of Islamabad. Pakistan had won the bid in early 2022 to host the APICTA and the teams had been…
IT Parks to expand Pakistan’s digital landscape
With digital growth going through a rapid revolution, the country is inching towards establishing a vibrant network of Information Technology (IT) parks to expand its digital landscape. As the modern-day electronic gadgets have influenced the entire lifestyle, these IT parks would provide young professionals a launching pad to execute their innovative ideas and contribute to…
Pakistan to host 21st APICTA Awards 2022 in Islamabad
Recognized as the Oscars of the Asian IT industry. Popularly called the APICTA Awards, the 2022 edition is taking place in Islamabad, from December 7-11 The 21st APICTA Awards of the regional economies are being held in Pakistan for the first time since the inception of the alliance. They are being organized by the Pakistan…
President for improving Pakistan’s IT ecosystem to facilitate growth
President Dr Arif Alvi urged the need to facilitate the expansion and growth of Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) sector. He said that an informed and dynamic leadership was needed to take steps to facilitate IT businesses, improve Pakistan’s IT eco-system, and provide a conducive environment to budding entrepreneurs in the field of IT and emerging…
All internet services restored across country: PTA
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday said that all internet services had been restored, hours after disruption was reported across the country. “Faults in the terrestrial segment of SEAMEWE-5 have been repaired at 2 AM PST. Internet services are operational as per normal routine”, said a PTA official in a tweet. SEAMEWE-5, also known as…
Submarine cable fault partially impacted internet across Pakistan
Cable-cut in the International Submarine Cable AAE-1 in Egypt had partially impacted the internet services in Pakistan and due to this, some customers are facing minor service degradation. The spokesperson of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) said that PTCL in conjunction with the International Submarine Consortium is working to fully restore internet services on priority….
K-Electric announces Winners of the first 7/11+ Innovation Challenge
K-Electric (KE) announced the winners for the first 7/11+ Innovation Challenge in partnership with INNOVentures Global at a day-long event held at Habib University in Karachi. KE’s 7/11+ Innovation Challenge is the first of its kind event in Pakistan’s utility market, designed for entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and university students to promote and accelerate strategic innovation….