Telecom policy launched

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ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Anusha Rehman on Monday emphasised the need for working together for making Pakistan the best IT sector destination.

Speaking at the launching ceremony of Pakistan Telecommunications Policy-2015 here, she said the new policy would boost IT sector in the country.

The minister commended the efforts of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and her ministry for formulating the new policy.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Dr Syed Ismail Shah congratulated the minister for achieving global achievement award.

He also appreciated his team for formulating the new IT policy and attributed this achievement to team-work.

He said the industry other stakeholders, including PTA, should work together for further promotion of IT sector.

Published in Dawn, January 19th, 2016

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Jan 19, 2016 08:36am

Transparency please! I didn't get it - exactly what telecom policy was launched?

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casper

Jan 19, 2016 08:44am

confusion! is this IT policy or Telecom policy? Title says telecom policy launched but description emphasise on IT boost.

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Awais Ali

Jan 19, 2016 09:31am

And what is the policy? IT policy launched and we don't know what is it?

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WhoCares?

Jan 19, 2016 09:53am

By the way, what is IT all about? Does honorable minister knows even ABC of IT?

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Apoorva

Jan 19, 2016 10:31am

In india IT boomed as government didn't care about it.If it would have made laws or policies at the nascent stage then situation could have been otherwise

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Cyrus

Jan 19, 2016 12:43pm

There is money to be made and the government wants to dole it out for a commision.

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Cyrus

Jan 19, 2016 12:48pm

@WhoCares? ..... What is IT all about? That says it all !

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irfan

Jan 19, 2016 05:36pm

She doesnot know anything about IT . Please remind her around 40 % IT Companies have moved to UAE from Pakistan due to unfriendly attitude of Government. Countries are introducing tax reforms to IT companies , so they can capture further world's share but here it is opposite . PLM (n) should change its logo from ' Shair ' (Lion) to '' Metro Bus ''

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concerned citizen

Jan 20, 2016 02:54am

Exactly, what is the new Telecom policy or is this another stunt for the publicity. Knowing their track record I believe it is another cheap stunt by the government.

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Sohaib

Jan 20, 2016 12:11pm

another Fraud Government can't show their seriousness about telecom sector shame

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