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SIFC Apex Committee Meeting: Key IT Sector Matters on Agenda

The opening session of the sixth conference of the board of directors of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has a number of agenda items linked to the IT and telecom industry.

By CxO News Desk 23 Oct 2023, 13:37 PKT2 min read
SIFC Apex Committee Meeting: Key IT Sector Matters on Agenda

The opening session of the sixth conference of the board of directors of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has a number of agenda items linked to the IT and telecom industry.

The agenda items for the IT and telecom sector, according to the report, include an update on the framework for sharing infrastructure, the provision of right-of-way (RoW) by the railways. The establishment of E-rozgar centers in cantons, the digital integration of public sector entities, an update on the status of court case resolution. Also they talked about the availability of spectrum for 5G.

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The conclusion of the pre-feasibility Studies for 4 significant projects will also be discussed by the executive committee of SIFC. The establishment of cloud infrastructure in Pakistan, the creation of special technology zones (STZs) in Pakistan. Furthermore, the production of mobile devices, and the potential investment in telecom infrastructure by USF are among these four projects.

The paper states that in addition to discussing the National Space Policy and the regulations governing space operations. The SIFC Executive Committee's sixth meeting would also address the approval of the board members for the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA).

The Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives will preside over today's opening session of the SIFC Executive Committee's sixth meeting. The National Coordinator for SIFC, concerned Federal and Provincial Ministers, and senior government officials will attend the meeting.

In conclusion, the sixth conference of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) board of directors will be instrumental in shaping Pakistan's IT and telecom sector. The agenda covers infrastructure sharing, E-rozgar centers, 5G spectrum. It will also cover the four key projects, including cloud infrastructure and special technology zones.

The meeting will also address space policy, regulations. Furthermore, the meeting will also address the approval of board members for the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA). With high-ranking government officials in attendance, this event is poised to drive innovation and investment in Pakistan's technology sector.

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