ISLAMABAD (HAFEEZ REPORT) The Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Ms. Ina Lepel has informed the Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar that leading German companies plan to invest in telecom and energy sectors in Pakistan. Federal Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday welcomed the investment programme of the German companies andRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Minister for Information Technology, Anusha Rahman on Tuesday said introduction of mobile broadband has contributed a lot in connecting people and increased internet penetration in the country from mere 3 percent to 18 percent in a short period. Availability of these technologies have resulted in speedy proliferation ofRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) The Finance Minister chaired a review session for an update on arrangements being undertaken for spectrum auction in the country. It was informed that as was agreed in the last meeting, arrangements were afoot for auction of 850 MHz out of the available spectrum in the firstRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) There are some serious challenges faced by the telecommunication sector which is hampering the growth of telecom services in the country and demand immediate attention by the Government of Pakistan. Telcos again appealed Muslim League government to address issues regarding Taxes and duties in letterRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved the Telecommunications Policy 2015 aimed at availability of universal, affordable and quality telecommunication services. These services would be provided through open, competitive and well-managed markets that can be used by people to the benefitRead More →
ISLAMABAD (BMZ REPORT ) The launch ceremony of “ICTs for Girls” program under the auspices of Ministry of IT was held yesterday. This was attended by a large gathering of Parliamentarians, Diplomats, Executives form public and private sector and girl students at Baitulmaal Women Empowerment Centre. Chief Guest Senator IshaqRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Universal Service Fund (USF) entered in contracts worth Rs. 8.76 Billion in total with Telenor and Ufone to provide basic telephony and data services to the population in the yet un-served areas of Shangla, Zhob and Sibi “Lots”. Shangla lot (contract worth Rs. 1.95 Billion)Read More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) A 3-member delegation of the Etisalat group led by its CEO, Ahmad A. K. Julfar had a meeting with the Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Thursday. Minister for IT Anusha Rehman Khan was also present. In the meeting administrative and financial mattersRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Saturday accorded in principle approval for the USF Telecentre Projects throughout Pakistan. The Minister also simultaneously ordered release of Rs 5 billion from federal consolidated fund (FCF) for the USF project. In addition Rs. 1Read More →
ISLAMABAD( BMZ REPORT ) Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says a draft law is being prepared to subvert cyber-crimes and terrorist financing. Addressing the International Branchless Banking Conference today, he said the draft will soon be presented in the Parliament for proper legislation. Highlighting the significance of branchless banking for theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Government of Pakistan has made all possible efforts to recover $800 million from Etisalat against the partial sale of PTCL in 2005-06, but all attempts, incentives or even threats remained unfruitful. The government is struggling for this badly needed $800 million for over five years now, but EtisalatRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting at the Finance Ministry, today to discuss the latest plans of the Ministry of Information Technology for the introduction of E-office Systems in different Ministries of the government. The Minister of State for IT, Ms.Read More →