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IT Industry in Pakistan: New Challenges by Quick Profit Seekers

The import of used IT equipment has played a vital role in the nation’s development. The imported used and low cost computers are used by IT educational institutions, middle class and lower middle class students and families. Likewise, hospitals, clinics, departmental stores and all types of small and medium size business enterprises, even …

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PCA Rejects The Proposal For Ban on The Import of Used Computers & Accessories

Pakistan Computer Association (PCA) has rejected the proposal for a ban on the import of used computers and IT accessories. The proposal is being considered at ministry of information technology on behest of some vested interest groups. Munawar Iqbal, the president of PCA said that the move will benefit multinational companies dealing in new computers [...]

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Automated Port Ops Can Change Destiny of People of Pakistan: PCA

President Pakistan Computers Association (PCA) Munawar Iqbal on Tuesday said deep sea port in Gwadar has the potential to become the main trade hub for this era. This brilliantly planned project having radically distinctive economic and strategic importance can change the destiny of Pakistan. Speaking at a meeting at the offices of PCA, Munawar Iqbal [...]

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DG Intelligence & Investigation Has Recently Seized a Large Number of Consignments of Computer Industry

Pakistan Computers Association (PCA) has expressed serious concern over the growing number of cases of harassment by the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation involving seizure of computer consignments during transportation with-in the boundaries of Pakistan even though these components are exempt from customs duty. The staff of DG Intelligence and Investigation and mobile squads [...]

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“Khidmat Group” Announced Candidates For the RCA Elections 2010

Khidmat Group” has announced the names of its candidates for the elections of Rawal Computer Association. The election would be held on February 22, 2010 (Monday). Shami Shah, the spokesman and candidate for the seat of General Secretary has said that “Khidmat Group” is taking part in the elections on the basis of its track- [...]

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FBR Can Achieve Targets by Automating Procedures: Trade Leader

Former President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and trade leader Haji Haleem Jan on Friday said the destiny of Pakistan can be changed if revenue is collected through machine-driven procedures. Excessive human involvement in the process of collecting taxes has not delivered since the last six decades, he said. Haleem Jan who is [...]

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PCA & Microsoft Emphasize Upon Joint efforts to ensure respect for IPRs

Pakistan Computer Association (PCA) and Microsoft have reaffirmed the resolve to make joint efforts to promote Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in the industry to ensure healthy and steady growth in the sector. These efforts would be based on consumer awareness pertain to respect for the IPRs and on the facilitation to industry aiming at provision [...]

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