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Pakistan exports $1.7b in IT services in seven months.

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The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed that there has been a 12.78% increase in earnings from service provision, amounting to US $1,724.969 million, compared to the equivalent months of the previous fiscal year 2022–23.

Over the course of the reviewed months, the export of computer services experienced a growth rate of 14.09%, increasing from US $1,224.499 million in the previous year to US $1,397.051 million during the period of July–January 2023–24.

The export of software consulting services increased by 1.14%, from US $3.502 million to US $3.542 million this year. Similarly, the export of hardware consultancy services also saw a jump of 4.73%, from US $454.283 million to US $475.783 million.

The export of repair and maintenance services declined by 12.17%, from US $1.594 million to US $1.400 million. In contrast, the export and import of computer software services increased by 2.71%, from $349.635 million to $359.094 million.

During the specified period, there was a significant decrease of 19.62 percent in the export of information services, dropping from US $2.600 million to US $2.090 million.

The exports of information-related services climbed by 1.99%, from US$0.804 million to US$0.820 million. However, the exports of news agency services declined by 29.29%, from US $1.796 million to US $1.270 million.

According to the data, the export of telecommunication services grew by 7.69%, rising from US $297.870 million to US $320.780 million.

The export of call center services in the telecommunications industry increased by 18.95% during the specified period, rising from US $121.349 million to US $144.350 million. Conversely, the export of other telecommunications services experienced a slight decrease of 0.05%, dropping from US $176.521 million to US $176.430 million. This information was revealed by the PBS data.

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FO admits that a boat capsized in Greece, killing four Pakistanis.

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The deaths of four Pakistanis in a boat capsizing event close to the southern Greek island of Goudos have been verified by the Foreign Office.

The incident happened on Sunday and at least five illegal immigrants drowned as a result. According to Greek Coast Guards, 39 people were rescued after the wooden boat overturned, but 40 more are still unaccounted for.

According to a Foreign Office spokeswoman, the four Pakistani nationals were among those killed in the catastrophe. In order to help the remaining Pakistanis and repatriate the corpses of the deceased, the Pakistani Embassy in Athens has been in close communication with Greek authorities, she said.

Additional information was given by Aamir Aftab Qureshi, Pakistan’s ambassador to Greece, during a press conference. According to him, there were 80 Pakistanis on board the doomed boat, and efforts are still being made to find the people who are still missing.

He added that the overcrowding on the boat was a factor in the capsizing. There are worries over the safety of the missing people because a sizable portion of them are children. He stated that five boats carrying Pakistani nationals were traveling illegally from Libya.

The public was also informed by Ambassador Qureshi that the government will pay for the return flight of the accident victims’ bodies.

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Every office will have a biometric system installed by Lesco.

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system in each office.

Details show that the LESCO had ordered the installation of biometric systems in all offices, including the divisions and the circle.

The installation of the biometric system at the headquarters resulted in an increase in attendance, as the LESCO CEO had stated.

The CEO of LESCO claimed that the biometric system has resolved the issues related to the fictitious overtime and off-days.

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Around 450 Pakistanis have successfully crossed into Lebanon from Syria, according to a briefing from the Foreign Office.

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Approximately 450 Pakistanis, including 250 Zaireen, have successfully crossed into Lebanon from Syria, according to the spokesperson for the Foreign Office, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch.

During her weekly briefing at the foreign office in Islamabad, she stated that Pakistan is pleased with the resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on the Gaza Strip, which calls for an immediate ceasefire.

In addition, she expressed her satisfaction with the elimination of limits placed on UNRWA’s ability to carry out relief activities in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

It was stated by her that Pakistan is demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities in Palestine, an end to the genocide that is taking place in Gaza, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, unrestricted access to humanitarian aid for those who are in urgent need, full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and its mandated humanitarian activities, and medical assistance for those who are in urgent need.

Moreover, she stated that Pakistan emphasises the need for the international community to hold Israel accountable for the war crimes and crimes against humanity that it has committed in occupied lands.

The Israeli aggression against Syria, the illegitimate acquisition of Syrian territory, and the massive devastation of Syrian infrastructure as well as civilian and military sites are all topics that Pakistan is extremely worried about, according to the spokesperson for Pakistan.

According to her, this attack on Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is a serious violation of international law to the highest degree. By expressing our support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, we are also expressing our opposition to the Israeli government’s attempt to acquire territory through coercion.

The resolution 497 of the United Nations Security Council, which declares the annexation of the Golan Heights by Israel to be null and illegal and to have no international legal impact, was reaffirmed by her organisation.

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