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I REFER to a Punjab government advertisement that appeared in the newspapers on April 16. The ad states: “In initial three phases, 310,000 laptops have been provided at a cost of Rs 20 billion.” The cost works out to be Rs64,516 per laptop.
In my opinion the Punjab government can set up a laptop industry/factory in Pakistan for Rs 20 billion. Thus every student and citizen can acquire cheap laptops at a maximum cost of Rs 5000.
The local production of laptops will not only help reduce its price, but also create jobs and promote this industry in the country.
Which is the better option, import or industry?
Suhail A. Khan
Lahore
Published in Dawn, April 30th, 2017
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Apr 30, 2017 01:45pm
Writer is right. Punjab government ponder this suggestion for the interest of citizen
of punjab even country.
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Apr 30, 2017 03:06pm
You people forgot. Every project in Punjab has built in C. Don't ask what is 'C'. 310,000 laptops have built in 'C' measuring 1000 Pak Rupees. Total' C 'comes to 310 million rupees for the person who is looking after this loose top project. Ofcourse that person is from same family running the province. Who will take the headache of manufacturing lap tops. It will not yeild "c" as mentioned above. Interestingly, in open market best quality' Dell' laptops available between 40K and 50K. Its long story. Better leave it.
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