Govt resolved for fast, uninterrupted internet connectivity, promotion of AI infrastructure: PM

Liaquat Ali

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the government was taking all-out measures to provide fast and uninterrupted internet connectivity to the people.

The prime minister, in a meeting with a three-member delegation of Asia Internet Coalition headed by Managing Director Jeff Paine, said that the government was implementing a strategy to attract foreign investment in the information technology infrastructure.

The meeting featured the discussion on data security, code of ethics for internet content, and prevention of electronic crimes.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the delegation that the government was working to promote a basic infrastructure based on artificial intelligence.

He said the government was resolved to make Pakistan achieve a distinction in AI infrastructure in the region.

He said under the Digital Pakistan Initiative, the whole system was being digitised and expressed the hope that the digitisation of Federal Board of Revenue would prove to be a milestone towards economic dogitisation and automation.

During the briefing, it was told that consultation with all stakeholders on the draft of Personal Data Protection Bill was in progress.

Prime Minister Shehbaz appreciated the services of Asia Internet Coalition in promoting IT and internet infrastructure in the Asia Pacific Region.

The delegation members apprised the prime minister of the Coalition’s services in Pakistan’s IT sector.

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja, IT expert Tania Aidrus and relevant senior officers attended the meeting.

High level delegation from China visiting Pakistan on August 5: CM Balochistan

Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that a high level delegation from China is visiting Pakistan on August 5, to discuss second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

Speaking to journalists here, he maintained that the provincial government will take action against those found involved in creating hurdle in development works.

“No one is allowed to disturb peace and development activities in Balochistan region,” he added.

Commenting on protest demonstration in Gwadar, he said, there is no harm to lodge protest in a peaceful manner.

The CM said the visit of a high level delegation from China on August 5 was significant and will boost their Pakistan-China ties further.