Govt to Launch 3G & 4G Broadband Technology
Posted by Ahsan Javed on June 11th, 2010
Minister in-charge for IT Sardar Latif Khosa assured the telecom operators that all stakeholders will be taken on board before policy formation for 3G broadband technology. “After an extensive analysis and discussion, this technology will be launched in the country as the government is resolved to launch 3G or 4G broadband technology in Pakistan,” said Latif Khosa while addressing a seminar on 3G mobile broadband technology as chief guest.
The moot was organized by PTA in collaboration with Qualcomm and Central Asian Cellular Forum (CASF). Secretary IT, Naguibullah Malik was guest of honour and Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Dr Mohammed Yaseen moderated the panel discussions among the participants of the event.
Minister In-charge for Information Technology Sardar Mohammad Latif Khan Khosa expressed these views while addressing a seminar on 3G mobile broadband technologies. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Qualcomm and Central Asian Cellular Forum (CASF), organized the seminar.
The minister said that new technologies would bring prosperity to the country through increase in government revenue, creation of employment opportunities and growth in GDP of the country. However, before announcing any policy about 3G technologies, the minister said all stakeholders would be consulted and taken into confidence.
“We are committed to taking all possible measures for the growth of telecom sector of the country. After an extensive analysis and discussion, the new technology will be launched in the country,” he added.
Telecom sector of the country has seen unprecedented growth since the deregulation of the industry. He said that, currently, country’s teledensity stands at 63.5 percent and the government was on way to cross the 100 million mobile subscribers mark in the near future. The past two years have also seen broadband growth of 150 percent, which has never happened before, he added.
He said that the recent results of the auction of 3G spectrum in India, ending at $15 billion, was a sign of bullish mood of investors in introducing latest telecom facilities in this region.
He appreciated the PTA’s initiative of inviting all stakeholders of the sector at one platform to have a healthy discussion on challenges being faced by the Pakistan’s telecom market for the launch of 3G technologies. He said the PTA should arrange such forums in other provincial capitals of the country to enlarge the scope of input being received from the all concerned stakeholders.
Secretary IT, Naguibullah Malik, was the guest of honour while Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Dr. Mohammed Yaseen, moderated the panel discussions among the participants of the event. Representatives from the IT and telecom industry and academia also participated in the seminar, which was titled: “Connecting Pakistan through 3G Mobile Broadband”.
While chairing the panel discussions Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammad Yaseen said that 3G could act as catalyst in the proliferation of broadband and it can bring positive growth in all segments of the national economy. He asked mobile operators to give serious consideration to the early launch of 3G technologies in Pakistan so that the consumers could avail latest telecom and data services.
The objective of this seminar was to deliberate upon the regulatory, policy and technical challenges in connecting Pakistan through 3G Mobile Broadband. During the seminar participants gave their recommendations for the introduction of 3G services in Pakistan.
(Source: DailyTimes & APP)
The bureaucracy won. What is the good reason of appointing Secretary IT, Joint Secretary IT admin and Joint Secretary Development all Rtd army (Signal group) men. All of them were together in the army. It is a shame for the nation of Pakistan that they have no civilian for IT Ministry after destroying every department and Organization these retired army Col and Gen are now given the charge to destroy the IT Sector. What is their contribution for IT. The executive directors snacked by the Minister were the most corrupt and non IT & Telecom professionals.
The honorable Secretary IT Rtd Col Najibullah Malik is the son in law of Gen Mujeeb ur Rehaman ex Secretary Information in Zia regime . He has served in Punjab Government and has brought bad name to the Government. He has provided services in Religious Affair (Hajjis quota) where everyone is aware of his great achievements for Hajji quota.
There are only baseless roamers against the IT Advisor. What corruption he has done in four months, he is only trying to utilized the IT for the public services. The Minister Incharge is accused of having thoughts of placing his relative on a CEO post. Did he sack 4 Executives to get one post for his kin. He is removed from the charge on the basis that Secretary IT thinks he will do this and that what is on ground. People are accusing that he will do but have committed no crime so far in IT Ministry.
Why the Ministry is so afraid of him, what they are hiding? We all know the progress and accusations on other Ministers. Does he has fake degree? Why the kind PM has taken action after knowing that he “might” do something wrong? What is the achievement of Ministry of IT and what is their contribution in last two years?
We all know that IT has no share in providing services to the Citizens, the projects were to favour the big IT companies which all failed and no services for the Citizen. Do Retd Col Secretary IT would like to tell the Nation what is his achievement in the last two years in the Ministry of IT. He is not answerable to any of you. After his retirement he is enjoying full benefits of a Secretary and what is his qualification.
Under his kingdom the IT Professionals are working as slaves. Do they have IT Cadre, job security, medical facilities or any reason to work for IT. The position of IT professionals under the Ministry is pathetic the cleric staff has been given more facilities then these slaves. Through these slaves the Executives are enjoying full powers. These IT professional (slaves) are deprived of basic human rights to control them. Who is responsible? Why should Secretary IT care, he is enjoying every facility after his retirement from army this country is for army and bureaucracy to suck the blood out of the veins of bloody civilian.
PM should reconsider his decision and give some time to the Mr. Latif Khosa, let him do some cleanup.
Ministry of IT should inform the nation what is their achievements in last two years.
The IT professionals request the honorable PM to reinstate Mr. Khosa as Minister Incharge IT. My questions to the Secretary IT are:
Universal Service Fund Company
1. Why major chunk of subsidized projects was awarded to those companies who had their representation on the board of the USF Company e.g. PTCL and Telenor. PTCL got projects over 7.7 billion, whereas, they never paid a single rupee, as they were required to commission 83,000 lines in rural sector in-lieu of 1.5% of specified contribution by every licensee.
2. Why CEO USF Mr. Perviaz was appointed without applying for the job and is still holding the position after expiry of his contract and has awarded 20 Billion Rs contracts.
3. Why CEO of ICT R & D Fund Company awarded 33 out of 37 project without the consent of board and non of its project have any outcome.
4. Why the hiring in the ICT & D is through the private sector, the employees were siding with their favorites for positions.
5. Why the brother of Member Telecom is in USF and his wife in PTA.
6. Why Member IT is on his position for last 10 years and so far failed to give a IT policy and define cadre for IT Professionals and still holds the position. Is there no one suitable for this position in Pakistan in last ten years?