Real time access to info and data base
The nature of documentation of Pakistan’s economic environment can be classified into three broad segments as under: 1. Transactions undertaken by the documented sector which are also reflected in ‘tax…
HEC extends deadline for registration of centralised tests
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has extended the deadline, till January 03, 2024, for registration in the Centralised Test being held for Computer Science and IT graduates leading to apprenticeship…
Development of Special Technology Zones
Software development and IT-enabled services (ITeS) for data centres, technical service/call centres, and telecom services make up the majority of the Pakistani ICT industry. After India, Bangladesh, and the US,…
Remote jobs
Pakistan is facing a severe employment crisis with millions of young people unable to find viable job opportunities. The traditional job market has failed to keep pace with the demands…
Is investor’s fright an investment’s flight?
Pakistan is nestled in the southern part of Asia, sitting precariously between Afghanistan, India, Iran, and below China, with the Arabian sea lapping on its southern shores and the Himalayas…
Digitalization of the government: why and how?
The acrimonious debate continues to rage in the media on the resignation of Tania Aidrus. Some say our Government is ‘talent repellent’. Some say, the conflict of interest was too…
A disruptive game changer
Pakistan exported $25 billion worth of goods during the current year, its highest ever since 2013-14. For a country of 220 million people with an abundance of raw material and…
Experts highlight challenges facing education sector due to pandemic
Experts at Virtual Education Conference organised by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) highlighted the key challenges education sector face due to Covid-19 at Chamber House here on…
IT for economic growth
Pakistan’s IT exports have underperformed by a factor of at least 20, standing at only $1 billion whereas Indian IT exports are over $130 billion while in the Philippines they…
Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication: Rationalisation of institutions – III
There is a need to carry out due diligence and rationalisation of all ministries under the federal government and their many subsidiaries with the objective of ensuring that the public…
