Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday stressed upon the promotion of information technology, cyber connectivity, and digitalization because Pakistan’s future was linked with the adoption of these latest modes of science and technology.
He was addressing at a signing ceremony for the award of Rs 1.28 billion contracts by Universal Service Fund (USF) to cellular companies for the provision of voice and high-speed mobile broadband data services in areas of Balochistan and Sindh.
The contract signed between USF and Jazz will cover the areas of Khairpur, Sukkur, and Ghotki in Sindh, whereas the areas under the contract signed between USF and Ufone include Bolan, Jhal Magsi, Ziarat, and Kalat in Balochistan.
Terming the signing of contracts as a ‘good omen’ for the country, the prime minister observed that it was in line with their government’s vision of uplifting the most backward, poor, and deprived areas of Sindh besides different impoverished areas of Balochistan through a network of internet connectivity.
"ملک کا روشن مستقبل ڈیجیٹل پاکستان سے وابستہ ہے"
– وزیرِ اعظم عمران خان کا بلوچستان اور سندھ میں ہائی سپیڈ موبائل براڈ بینڈ ڈیٹا سروسز کی فراہمی کے حوالے سے تقریب سے خطاب pic.twitter.com/y5yIkxn8Yz
— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) September 30, 2020
PM said: “The bright future of the country depends on digital Pakistan”
Imran Khan regretted that lopsided development in the country had affected these areas.
He said the MoU would lead to wider connectivity in these remote areas, thus paving a way for development and prosperity.
He cited the construction of the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit Baltistan which had connected inaccessible areas and helped in improving the standards of living and educational facilities.
The prime minister said the majority of the people in those areas also wanted the provision of e-learning and distance learning facilities through the use of mobile phone services.
This is such a good initiative towards the progress of the country that will do some great wonders in the coming years.