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PM Kakar reviews measures to expand IT exports by over $5bn

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September 6, 2023

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PM Kakar reviews measures to expand IT exports by over $5bn

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday reviewed the steps taken by the ministry of Information Technology (IT) to expand exports by over $5 billion by bringing reforms in the sector.

He was chairing a meeting held here to review the ministry’s measures in IT and telecom sectors.

The ministry informed the meeting about the plan with respect to increasing the country’s IT exports and measures being taken for development of the IT sector in the country.

The meeting was informed that the ministry was working to bring all the government services on federal level under one umbrella by digitizing it that would enable the government to improve the tax collection system and identifying the tax evaders.

Furthermore, the goal of complete digitization of Pakistan’s economy would also be achieved. The meeting was also informed that it would be made mandatory for all the university students across the country to get the IT training of international standard.

“These measure would help increasing the international standard skilled workforce in the IT sector by over 200,000 that would help increasing the IT exports up to $5 billion,” the meeting was told.

With respect to the free lancers in the country, the prime minister was told that the ministry was taking measures to provide training and facilities to the free lancers and facilitating easy inflow of remittances. These measures include interest-free loans to the private sector for the provision of co-working spaces, access of freelancers to internationally popular payment service providers and provision of fast speed internet. After the implementation of these measures, it will be possible to increase the exports of this sector by 3 billion dollars.

The government is also taking steps for easy access to loans and investment for i-startups, due to which external investment of one billion dollars is expected in the next 6 months. The ministry also presented the plan for bringing reforms in telecom sector and provision of high speed 5-G service.

Appreciating the measures taken by the ministry in the telecom and IT sector, the prime minister assured that the government, during its short tenure, would provide all possible support to implement the steps taken by the ministry.

He said the measures would help improving the country’s economy besides creating more employment opportunities in the sector, and earning valuable foreign exchange reserves for the country.

The meeting was attended by caretaker minister for information technology Dr Umar Saif, Advisor the the prime minister Ahad Khan Cheema and other relevant authorities.

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KP CM Gandapur’s interim bail extended till May 28 in arson attack case

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May 18, 2024

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KP CM Gandapur's interim bail extended till May 28 in arson attack case

A district and sessions court of Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the interim bail of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur till May 28.

The additional district and sessions judge conducted hearing of interim bail plea for Ali Amin Gandapur in a case of arson and meddling government affairs. Advocate Muhammad Faisal Malik appeared on behalf of the KP chief minister.

During the hearing, a request was submitted by KP CM Gandapur for exemption from attending court proceedings which was accepted by the court.

Gandapur had made the request due to his official engagement in government affairs. Later, the additional district and sessions judge extended the interim bail of CM Gandapur till May 28.

It should be remembered that a case was registered against Gandapur in Nasirabad police station.

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CM Maryam directs measures for land record digitalisation

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May 18, 2024

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued directives to implement concrete measures for the digitalization of land records across the province.

Presided over a crucial session focused on Board of Revenue reforms, CM Nawaz received a comprehensive briefing on the Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE) project.

During the session, officials from the Punjab Land Record Authority and Management of State Land provided insights into the project’s business plan and execution strategies.

The digitalization of land records under the PULSE project is being undertaken with the support of the World Bank.

This ambitious initiative aims to digitize all land records in Punjab on an owner-based system, marking a significant step towards transparency and efficiency in revenue management.

Key highlights from the briefing include the categorization of land properties into clear, and disputed categories, denoted by green, yellow, and red respectively.

Each buyer will be assigned a unique property number, streamlining legal processes and reducing complications associated with property transactions.

The implementation of a transparent partition of land and parcel document system will enhance the transparency and fairness of revenue management.

The digitalization process will also simplify the Record of Rights (Fard) and property transfer system, ensuring accessibility and efficiency for citizens.

In a move to facilitate overseas Pakistanis, the government plans to introduce services such as overseas property transfer, mutation, registration, and e-survey.

CM Maryam Nawaz has underscored the importance of swift action and collaboration among relevant departments to expedite the digitalization of land records.

Provincial Information Minister Azma Bukhari, MPA Sania Ashiq, chief secretary, P&D chairman, SMU head and other officials attended the session.

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PM directs envoy to extend all possible help to Pakistani students

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May 18, 2024

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PM directs envoy to extend all possible help to Pakistani students

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek to provide all possible help to Pakistani students.

Prime Minister Sharif contacted the Pakistani Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hassan Ali Zaigham by telephone and directed to provide all kind of support and assistance to the Pakistani students. He also ordered the Pakistani ambassador to visit the hostels and meet the students.

On this occasion, the Pakistani ambassador informed the prime minister about the current situation in Bishkek and said no Pakistani was killed in the incident.

He said the embassy was assisting the wounded students. The prime minister emphasised to keep in constant touch with the parents of the students and provide them timely information.

PM Sharif directed that all kinds of medical facilities should be provided to the injured students, and arrangements should be made for immediate return of the injured students who were willing to return to Pakistan.

Government of Pakistan will bear the cost of return of students. The prime minister said he was personally monitoring the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

“We will not leave our students alone in this situation. Our government is also in touch with the government of Kyrgyzstan,” said the prime minister.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the attacks on students from Pakistan and other countries in Kyrgyzstan. He directed the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek to provide all possible help to the Pakistani students.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the Pakistani Embassy had provided emergency numbers and was continuously monitoring the situation.

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