Arfa Software Technology Park Lahore

[Anish1]

Such jealousy and hatred...

 

[JohnyD]

not too sure if big MNCs would ever prefer to outsource their critical IT work to country like Pakistan..it will get some work but could not match the scale that India enjoys as far as IT Outsourcing is concerned...but anyways, good for Pak...well begun is half done!

 

[Dance]

Such jealousy and hatred...

Shown by indians on this thread?

I agree

 

[Saifullah Sani]

not too sure if big MNCs would ever prefer to outsource their critical IT work to country like Pakistan..it will get some work but could not match the scale that India enjoys as far as IT Outsourcing is concerned...but anyways, good for Pak...well begun is half done!

Pakistan IT Exports Up 32.6% in Q1 FY 2012

Pakistan’s exports of IT and IT-enabled services witnessed an outstanding growth of 32.6 percent in the first quarter of 2011-12 compared with the corresponding period of past financial year, reflecting improving penetration of local IT companies in different countries of the world.

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) statistics showed that Pakistan IT and ITES exports increased to reach US $ 61 million in Jul-Sep 2011 versus US $ 45 million exports recorded in the same period of 2010.

The SBP’s statistics showed exports earning remitted into country from various regions however exports were estimated to reach US $ 244 million in accordance with WTO formula.

Pakistan exports software based IT solutions, financial and mobile applications, BPOs services and infrastructure development support services to different countries.

Industry experts said that the achievement of growth in exports value is quite good for the industry in the scenario when global downturn has exerted its impacts on IT and other industries worldwide.

They said that exports growth is likely to recover its 50 percent benchmark by the next year with the recovery of global economies of EU bloc and USA.

They said that the exports have been shifted from US, UK and Middle East markets slightly to African markets, which are considered as lucrative for Pakistan IT firms particularly the south part where the infrastructure development has witnessed enormous growth lately.

Pakistan’s ICT companies have sought potential in developing markets of African countries to pace up the growth of its overseas businesses with handsome revenues.

The countries are Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria where basic communication network and financial services are being developed by their respective governments, private sectors and international donors like World Bank.

Most of the Pakistani companies are working for financial institutions, automobile, call centers and miscellaneous services sectors in different countries.

United State of America is the largest buyer of Pakistan’s IT-enable service having lion share in country’s exports. It is followed by UK, where the exports are hovering around 10 percent. The pie of total exports shows 16 percent share of other countries including Australia, Canada, Thailand, UAE, Ghana and others.

 

[Anish1]

MORE TROUBLE FOR PAKISTAN IT SECTOR
Pakistan Software Export Board: IT representative body rejects allegation – The Express Tribune

 

[Omar1984]

 

[Omar1984]

Computer Lab named after Arfa Karim

FAISALABAD: Computer Lab of Government College of Commerce Abdullah Pur Faisalabad has been named after Arfa Karim Randhawa, the world's youngest Microsoft professional.

According to a college spokesman, in this connection, a formal meeting was also held in which college principal Professor Waqqar Asghar announced the dedication of College Lab for Arfa Karim Randhawa in recognition of her abilities in the field of Information Technology (IT). (APP)


Computer Lab named after Arfa Karim

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Pakistan Post unveils Arfa Karim postage stamp

Islamabad—The Pakistan Post on Thursday unveiled a commemorative postage stamp on the 17th birth anniversary of Afra Karim, the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional. Federal Minister for Postal Services Alhaj Sardar Muhammad Umar Gorgaij, while addressing a function held here in connection of the issuance of the stamp as chief guest, said that some 2.5 million stamps have been issued.

He said the purpose of issuing the stamp is to recognize the talent and intellect of Arfa, who was an asset for the nation. Her death was a tragedy for the nation. Her extraordinary contribution in the field of IT will be a role model for the younger generation, he added. Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, in his message which was read by the Secretary Postal Services Ikram ul Haq, said he was happy to know that the Pakistan Post has issued a commemorative stamp on the 17th birthday of Arfa Karim.

“Arfa Karim, who emerged as a shining star on the horizon, is no more amongst us today but her contributions in the field of Information Technology at such a young age will continue to be remembered for long time to come” the message said. He said that through her brilliant performance, she made the people of Pakistan proud and brought laurels to her country.

The Prime Minister said that Arfa Karim wanted to do a lot for the talented youth all over the world, especially for those who lacked resources and requisite opportunities.

“The issuance of commemorative stamps is a tribute to her services and will go a long way in disseminating her message through the world,” he said. Parents and the family of (late) Arfa Karim, including brothers, were the guest of honour.

Additional Director General (Operations) Pakistan Post Fazli Sattar Khan also spoke on the occasion. He presented the documentary on Arfa’s achievements. He said that Arfa Karim was invited by Bill Gates to visit the Microsoft headquarters in the United States when she was only 10-year-old. He said that the postage stamp will be available for sale at all post offices in the country. Lt-Col (retd) Amjad Karim, father of Arfa, said that he would continue her mission through Arfa Karim Foundation. The Pakistan Post Foundation donated Rs 100,000 to Arfa Karim Foundation on the occasion.

Malala Yausufzai also spoke on the occasion. The school kids also presented special songs paying tribute to Arfa Karim. A cake cutting ceremony also held on the occasion to celebrate her birth anniversary.

Pakistan Post unveils Arfa Karim postage stamp

 

[embedded_engineer]

Building is 3 years late out to market, ICT industry desparately need such a space but yet again Punjab Government is acting exactly as it famous to act. Opening a up a university on a floor and CM taken up a whole floor himself and his secretariat, 2 floors gone to LDA and Police and one to PITB itself, we are left with only 9 floors and still PITB staff has no clue about what to charge, who to rent and how to run this building. Still we call ourselves brilliant managers while mismanagement is evident everywhere.

Wrote couple of blogs last night about the state of the building as we are desparately trying to get an office there Arfa Software Technology Park: A Cultural Shift? and Moving into Arfa Software Technology Park Lahore

 

[Baby Leone]

any one know the official height of this building in metres? & its current status....?

 

[ChennaiSKing]

but have a look at this first...
LOL, if we are building this one below, then the IT building in Lahore is nothing to worry about...

Dude boast about something once after completion, I don't understand why it's taking so much time for the above project to get completed, I could see this building's picture posted all over Defence.PK, but no sign of completion of the project even after many years...

By the way it's a very good decision to name the Technology Park Lahore after the world's youngest person to get certified by Microsoft rather some useless politicians...

 

[Saifullah Sani]

Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC)
Microsoft launches its Innovation Center in Arfa Software Technology Park

 

[xyxmt]

Sweet pics.

I hope all the offices are occupied and Pakistan starts churning out some serious code!

Pakistan already does you just dont know it, its all under invoiced

 

[Saifullah Sani]

 

[Saifullah Sani]

 

[474474]

There is one thing i don't understand about Pakistanis. When a person is alive, hardly anyone gives a $hit. But when a person dies, then there is so much sadness that all of a sudden things will be start being named after them.
Take Benazir Bhutto...and Islamabad airport....

This is a good thing for respecting Arfa. But how come we didn't do anything for her and for people like her when they were alive?

Never compare that * benazir to a great person like arfa