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Pakistan’s IT exports surge 38.7% to $292m in Sep

Pakistan's Telecommunications, Computer, and Information Services exports surged 38.66% to $330 million in October compared to exports of $238m...

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MoITT, World Bank host workshop to boost Pakistan’s digital vision

The Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT), in collaboration with the World Bank Group, organized a two-day workshop (Nov 11-12) aimed at advancing Pakistan's...

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US technology, Saudi investment, and Pakistan workforce to drive IT sector growth

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh inaugurated the Pakistan-U.S. Tech Investment Conference and unveiled the "Digital Trinity" concept...

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IT Minister urges PSEB to enhance capacity for timely target achievement

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja has directed the management of Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to build...

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IT Park, E-Rozgar programs unveiled at IMCB F10/4

In a significant step towards a brighter future for Pakistan's youth, Eng. Abdul Aleem Khanzada has inaugurated the IT Park and E-Rozgar initiatives...

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IT Minister urges Saudi Arabia to ease visa process for Pakistani tech companies

Highlighting Saudi Arabia as an attractive market for Pakistani tech companies, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja called for the facilitation of Pakistani IT...

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Govt seeks Huawei's assistance for one-stop business registration platform

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the government seeks Huawei's assistance in launching a one-stop service...

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SIFC promotes IT investment, investor confidence

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is assisting investment-related initiatives in the IT sector to create a conducive business environment...

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SIFC boosts IT sector with 50% profit repatriation facility

Among the most important steps taken by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the facility allowing investors in the IT sector...

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Pakistan's IT Minister assures IMF of digital economy goals

The Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Friday assured the Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund...

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Microsoft hosts AI workshop to highlight AI's daily, govt applications

Microsoft organized a Workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication on Wednesday to create awareness regarding AI...

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IT exports surge 62.3% YoY to $310m in April

The service sector of Pakistan posed a trade deficit of $187 million in April, reflecting an increase of 22.22% MoM,as compared to a deficit of $153m...

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Pakistan pushes for export hub status, focuses on IT workforce: IT Minister

The government is actively taking measures to transform the country into an export hub,  focusing on building Pakistan's export capacity in human....

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Public-private dialogue platform soon to be launched in Pakistan: IT Minister

The government is taking significant steps underway for digitalization in the country, and a Public-Private dialogue platform will be launched....

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Meta delegation engages Pakistan's IT Minister on digital initiatives

A two-member delegation of Meta on Thursday briefed the Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja about Meta working and different campaigns in...

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Pakistan gears up for digital revolution: IT Minister

The digitalization process is underway in Pakistan, and the country will progress through this digital transformation, Minister of State for IT &....

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Pakistani IT talent positioned as top choice for global companies: IT Minister

Pakistani IT talent can be the best choice for global companies and the government is taking all possible steps to increase direct investment....

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Shaza Fatima Khawaja assumes role as Minister of IT & Telecommunication

Shaza Fatima Khawaja took charge as Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication of Pakistan, according to a press statement issued on...

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Pakistani presence at LEAP 2024 signals deeper IT ties with Saudi Arabia

In the realm of IT and Telecom collaborations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the strong presence of Pakistan at LEAP 2024 in Riyadh...

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Govt awards Rs825m cash price to top IT export companies

The Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif distributed Rs825 million as a cash prize among the companies playing a...

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IT companies flourish with streamlined international payments: Dr. Umar Saif

The government's initiative, permitting IT companies to retain 50% of their export revenue in dollars in a Pakistan-based account and facilitating...

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Government launches mobile app to digitize Hajj operations

Hajj operations for pilgrims are now digitized with the development of a mobile app under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications...

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IT Minister initiates plans for annual DCO Investment Summit

In a continuous effort to facilitate investment in the IT and Telecom sector in Pakistan, Dr. Umar Saif, the caretaker IT minister, held a meeting...

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Govt policies drive 11.66% YoY surge in IT exports to $259m: IT Minister

The policy measures implemented by the government have yielded positive results for the Information Technology (IT) industry as the export...

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PTA kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness Week to tackle cyber risks

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched Cybersecurity Awareness Week today to raise awareness among consumers about...

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Satellite internet nears Pakistan as negotiations with Starlink enter final stages: IT Minister

Satellite internet will soon be available to the public in Pakistan as negotiations with Starlink have entered the final stages...

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Pakistan positioned as the emerging digital hub of the region: IT minister

Pakistan is emerging as the digital hub of the region, with 30,000 IT companies and over 75,000 IT graduates annually paving the....

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IT minister heads historic IT delegation to Qatar for expanding Pakistan's exports

Dr. Umar Saif, Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication led the first-ever visit of an IT delegation from Pakistan to Qatar...

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Caretaker IT minister pledges to launch 5G to boost telecom industry

To revolutionize the telecom industry in Pakistan and create a more favorable environment for capitalism, the caretaker Minister of IT....

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Govt unveils strategy to boost Pakistan's IT exports to $10bn in 3 years

Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication (MoITT), Dr. Umar Saif on Thursday unveiled the nation's first-ever IT and ITeS....

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IT minister advocates for broadband fiber incentives to drive GDP growth

There is an immediate need to incentivize broadband fiber connectivity in the country as for every 10% increase in mobile broadband....

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PICG, CDC to launch e-Go to protect minority shareholders' rights

The Pakistan Institute and Corporate Governance (PICG) and Central Depository Company (CDC) are launching a corporate....

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IT industry allowed free use of up to 50% of dollars

The information technology (IT) industry is now permitted to freely use up to 50% of the dollars, whereas previously....

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MoITT, PTA partner to establish Telecom Pavilion for mobile vendors

First Time in the history of ITCN Asia, the Ministry of IT & Telecom in partnership with PTA is establishing a dedicated Telecom Pavilion that will feature...

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Big tech faces unprecedented legal scrutiny under new EU rules

More than a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies face unprecedented legal scrutiny, as the European Union's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA)....

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Government launches National Growth Centre to boost economic development

With the objective of setting the nation on a steady path of economic development, innovation, and prosperity, Islamabad's Minister for Planning, Development...

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Pakistan's Sovereign wealth fund established to boost mining, agriculture, IT sectors

The mining sector is one of the key contributors to economic growth, and to exploit this sector along with agriculture and information technology, the...

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SIFC likely to transform Pakistan's IT sector: CEO Systems Limited

The creation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a significant development for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan, with the....

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Pakistani IT players stash profits overseas as business confidence wanes

IT players are increasingly holding a larger share of their earnings abroad, a trend driven by waning business confidence and exchange rate volatility...

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Arif Habib REIT Management outsources back office functions to ITMinds

Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited (AHDRML) has entered into an outsourcing arrangement with ITMinds Limited (ITMinds), whereby ITMinds will provide Back

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OICCI raises concerns over revenue targets and tax base in budget

Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) highlighted that no specific measures were announced to support the ambitious revenue targets of...

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PM Shehbaz Sharif pushes for IT sector incentives in budget 2023-24

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed relevant authorities to include mega incentives for the Information Technology (IT) sector in the fiscal budget

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Govt keen to expand IT sector in Pakistan: FM

The government is keen to expand the Information Technology (IT) industry in Pakistan in order to increase its contribution...

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Ishaq Dar urges diaspora to take advantage of IT sector’s investment potential

Ishaq Dar urges diaspora to take advantage of IT sector’s investment potential

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Jazz’s investment in Pakistan crosses $10.3bn mark: IT Minister

Jazz’s investment in Pakistan crosses $10.3bn mark: IT Minister

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IT Park to be established near Karachi Airport: Amin ul Haq

IT Park to be established near Karachi Airport: Amin ul Haq

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Pakistan's IT exports to surpass $3bn this year: IT Minister

Pakistan's IT exports to surpass $3bn this year: IT Minister

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President urges tech companies to invest in Pakistan

President urges tech companies to invest in Pakistan

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IT exports set to reach $3.5bn in FY22

IT exports set to reach $3.5bn in FY22

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World bank lauds MoITT’s steps to boost digitalization

World bank lauds MoITT’s steps to boost digitalization

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Technical, IT education important to meet needs of industry: President

Technical, IT education important to meet needs of industry: President

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IT sector witnesses measurable progress due to govt's strong focus

IT sector witnesses measurable progress due to govt's strong focus

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IT ministry working to provide quality broadband services to masses

IT ministry working to provide quality broadband services to masses

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IT ministry to execute 17 new projects worth Rs 7,050m in FY 2021-22

IT ministry to execute 17 new projects worth Rs 7,050m in FY 2021-22

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Pakistan en route to digital transformation

Pakistan en route to digital transformation

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IT Ministry Marks Phase 2 of Google CS First Program

IT Ministry Marks Phase 2 of Google CS First Program

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Number of IT companies increased up to 60 percent during last three years

Number of IT companies increased up to 60 percent during last three years

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Pak envoy invites Lenovo Group to benefit from Pakistan's favourable investment policy

Pak envoy invites Lenovo Group to benefit from Pakistan s favourable investment policy

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Rs10bn cash rewards pin IT sector’s hope sky high

Rs10bn cash rewards pin IT sector’s hope sky high

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Pakistan's IT exports crossed $2bn mark for the first time: Razaq Dawood

Pakistan IT exports crossed 2bn mark for the first time Razaq Dawood

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President lauds work of MoITT

President lauds work of MoITT

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PM stresses upon utilization of latest technologies to facilitate masses

PM stresses upon utilization of latest technologies to facilitate masses

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President urges to improve the IT and Telecom sector

President urges to improve the IT and Telecom sector

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Govt doubles Science and Technology budget to focus on applied research: Minister

Govt doubles Science and Technology budget to focus on applied research Minister

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IT & Telecom sector: Reaching new heights

IT Telecom sector Reaching new heights

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Incentives will be given to agriculture, industries, IT sectors in budget: Finance Minister

Incentives will be given to agriculture industries IT sectors in budget Finance Minister

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Govt will broaden tax base with use of technology to generate revenue: FM

Govt will broaden tax base with use of technology to generate revenue FM

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Govt to provide telecommunication, broadband services to underserved areas of country: Minister

Govt to provide telecommunication broadband services to underserved areas of country Minister

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FM urges to complete sale process of NGMS in FY21

FM urges to complete sale process of NGMS in FY21

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Technology exports jump by a whopping 46 to 1.7bn

Technology exports jump by a whopping 46 to 1.7bn

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Finance Minister directs to expedite sale process for NGMS

Finance Minister directs to expedite sale process for NGMS

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SECP launches Digital Certified True Copies

SECP launches Digital Certified True Copies

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Govt’s efforts directed towards making Pakistan leading IT exporter in region: PM

Govt efforts directed towards making Pakistan leading IT exporter in regionPM

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Pakistan, Japan agree to enhance cooperation in ICT field

Pakistan, Japan agree to enhance cooperation in ICT field

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Indus Valley Capital raises $17.5 mln in debut fund to invest in early-stage Pakistani startups

Indus Valley Capital raises 17.5 mln in debut fund to invest in early-stage Pakistani startups

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ICT & Telecom Services exports maintain growth, surge 38% YoY during 7MFY21

ICT Telecom Services exports maintain growth, surge 38 YoY during 7MFY21

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PSEB establishing four more STPs to facilitate IT industry growth

PSEB establishing four more STPs to facilitate IT industry growth

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IT industry growth surpassing all traditional sectors: Amin

IT industry growth surpassing all traditional sectors Amin

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IT & ITES export remittances surge to US $648.940 million during July-Nov

IT ITES export remittances surge to US 648.940 million during July-Nov

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IT Ministry successfully pitches three startups at GITEX Technology Week 2020

IT Ministry successfully pitches three startups at GITEX Technology Week 2020

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IT plays fundamental role in uplifting less developed areas: PM

IT plays fundamental role in uplifting less developed areas PM

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Pakistan, Egypt agree to increase cooperation in IT field

Pakistan, Egypt agree to increase cooperation in IT field

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GSMA launches report “Pakistan Progressing towards a fully-fledged digital economy”

GSMA launches report Pakistan Progressing towards a fully-fledged digital economy

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IT, ITeS export remittances surge to 23.42% in 10 months

IT, ITeS export remittances surge to 23.42 in 10 months

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Ministry directs PSEB to ensure minimize impact of COVID-19 on IT industry

Ministry directs PSEB to ensure minimize impact of COVID-19 on IT industry

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Govt aims to increase the software exports’ target to $10 billion

Govt aims to increase the software exports target to 10 billion

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