Fawad praises Huawei’s contribution to ICT industry in Pakistan
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May 6, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry in a meeting Wednesday with a delegation comprising senior representatives from Huawei Technologies, led by vice president (Middle-East region) Spacelee, stressed the need for cooperation between Huawei and his ministry in the realm of technology, digitalisation and effective implementation of e-governance in different government departments. The minister appreciated Huawei’s contribution to the development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry in Pakistan. He said the government’s plan for a paperless working environment is being pursued vigorously. Emphasising the need to follow e-governance, he said all-out efforts would be made for provision of broadband and internet services aiming at a broader outreach, both for the general public and the government.
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Tourism bosses say $200m recovery package will get industry back on track
6 May, 2021 12:30 AM
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Tourism Minister Stuart Nash. Photo / George Heard
Tourism industry bosses have praised the announcement of a $200 million support package from the government.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement at the TRENZ Hui 2021 in Christchurch on Thursday.
Some businesses will be eligible for a $5000 grant to help them plan for the future; they could also receive a further $5000 to help put those plans in action.
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Tourism export council chief executive Lynda Keene wlecomed the announcement. We met with the minister [Nash] early on in the year and we picked up that more education was needed about the critical role that inbound tour operators play particularly with international tourism.