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MESSAGE from Chairman PITB
Punjab IT Board (PITB) is currently implementing
and planning a wide range of projects that will provide
the base for the development of a vibrant IT sector in
Punjab. PITB's role is
to assist the IT Industry in creating a reliable and
sustainable IT infrastructure along with the
development of efficient and competitive human
resources.
PITB is making rapid progress in putting in place the
necessary infrastructure for the development of a thriving IT sector in Punjab
and is creating benchmarks for the development of similar projects across
Pakistan. Over the last few years, several multinationals have invested in
Punjab including Microsoft, IBM, DELL, Intel, HP, NCR, Cisco and Oracle.
There are several IT investment opportunities in Punjab for
foreign investors. The opportunities include the Software Technology Park
(Ferozepur Road Lahore), Punjab Internet City, Call Centers, Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO), Medical and Legal Transcriptions, Satellite HUBS (VSAT) and
Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Under the Public-Private Partnership model, the Punjab
Government has been providing subsidized land as equity to foreign investors
with a strong business plan and a solid financial model to build IT
infrastructure.
The vision of Punjab IT Board is to promote economic growth in
the IT sector through e-governance policies, IT education, and creation of
Software Technology Parks.
PITB plans to implement this vision by developing
state-of-the-art infrastructure and human capital, which will enable Punjab to
achieve its immense IT potential. We are also focusing on leveraging global
best practices and benchmarks to develop and implement a citizen-centric
e-governance framework through constructive engagement with the private sector.
In the next three to five years, the IT and industrial sector
of Punjab will present a completely different picture. It will be based on
leading edge technologies to create jobs and career opportunities, as well as
open up avenues for entrepreneurship for the people of Punjab and Pakistan.
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