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SIFC helps the IT and telecom industries; the government speeds up the digitization process in these areas.

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With an emphasis on the Ministry of IT and Telecom and PPRA, the government has issued directions to speed up the digitization of procurement processes.

The objective of this effort is to improve government function transparency and operational efficiency. These steps are anticipated to greatly increase efficiency throughout Government Agencies by using the cloud services procurement framework for all future procurements.

It is the responsibility of MD PPRA to expeditiously complete the approval procedure for this system and guarantee its worldwide implementation.

In the interim, initiatives are being made to move the 5G spectrum license auction forward. In order to clear the regulatory obstacles in the way of Pakistan’s rapid adoption of 5G technology, the Law Division has been directed to accelerate the decision of outstanding 5G matters in the Islamabad and Sindh High Courts.

The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Affairs has contributed Rs 235 million to the Pakistan startup fund, which will further stimulate the technology industry.

Furthermore, the E-Rozgar Program, which prioritizes young entrepreneurship and the development of digital skills, has been allocated Rs 229 million.

These projects highlight cooperative efforts to address persistent problems and advance governance transparency within Pakistan’s developing IT and telecom sectors, and they represent major advancements made possible by the SIFC platform.

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Three officers are suspended by CEC for “incompetence and mismanagement.”

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In a notification released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), it was said that due to incapacity and poor management, CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja suspended Sindh Election Commissioner Sharifullah, Director of Administration Azhar Hussain Tunio, and Karachi Election Officer Khuda Bux for 120 days.

According to the notification, the three officers will stay in Karachi till the investigation is over and new directives are given.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) vehemently objected to Omar Ayub Khan’s disinformation against the CEC and its members earlier in August.

In this regard, an incorrect statement was made on a TV program, claiming that the entire amount spent on the general elections of 2024 was Rs 14.5 billion, however the ECP wanted more funding from the previous administration in order to get an opportunity for postponing the elections, said a statement.

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Requesting a ban on PTI’s public protest on September 21. LHC dismisses plea

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The Lahore High Court’s three-member full bench made the verdict in response to attorney Nadeem Sarwar’s application.

Sarwar begged the LHC to prevent the PTI from holding a public gathering in Lahore tomorrow.

The LHC bench rejected the application on the grounds that the petitioner is not an “affected party.”

On Wednesday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) filed a lawsuit in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the arrests made in advance of the party event at Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore.

According to specifics, Sheikh Imtiaz and Yasir Gillani submitted the plea in an attempt to be protected from the detention of its leaders and workers in advance of the September 21 event.

The argument claimed that the Punjabi police are detaining party members in violation of their constitutional right to hold rallies.

In order to allow for a peaceful rally, the petitioners asked the court to order the authorities to cease making arrests.

September 21 is Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s scheduled rally day in Lahore.

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A delegation from the ICC stops at Pindi Stadium to assess Champions Trophy arrangements.

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David Musgrave, Senior Manager of Events Sarah Edgar, Event Manager Aun Muhammad Zaidi, and ICC Broadcast Consultant Mansoor Manj were among the delegation members led by ICC General Manager Wasim Khan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials briefed the ICC delegation on the occasion as they also inspected the Pindi Stadium’s upgrades and existing amenities. The security personnel met with the group from the ICC as well.

In addition to the National Stadium in Karachi, the group will also stop by the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

the RawalpindiThe Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Stadium in Karachi, and Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium will host the massive event. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had previously allotted Rs 12.80 billion for their renovations.

Next year, from February 19 to March 9, three stadiums in Pakistan—the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and the National Stadium in Karachi—will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy.

Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa make up Group B, while Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh make up Group A.

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