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The interim government’s groundbreaking Smartphone Accessibility Policy, set to launch on January 15 next year, aims to revolutionize smartphone purchases through user-friendly Installment Plans for Smartphone Purchases. Federal Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif, highlighted the advantages for users, especially travelers, in accessing the latest smartphone models.
Crafted in collaboration with telecom company stakeholders, the policy promotes responsible financial behavior and enhances smartphone accessibility, particularly for low-income segments. Under this initiative, telecom companies will directly provide smartphones to customers through installment plans, making mobile broadband more accessible.
To safeguard investors, measures such as blocking mobile phones and potentially national identity cards of defaulters will be implemented. Dr. Saif stressed the importance of investor protection and the establishment of a robust mechanism for the policy’s success.
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Simultaneously, the Information Ministry, led by Dr. Saif, introduces Standardized Quality Measurement Tests from January 7 to 10, 2024, across the country’s universities. This initiative creates job opportunities for fresh graduates and revitalizes Information Technology education in collaboration with various organizations.
As part of a nationwide program, around 20,000 to 25,000 students will be offered job opportunities through the Industry Placement Programme after passing standardized tests. Allocated funds will support special industry courses in universities, preparing students for current industry trends and needs, ultimately increasing trained manpower in the industrial sector.
Dr. Saif emphasizes the importance of aligning educational institutions with industry requirements to provide industry-specific training for manpower. He urges universities to swiftly introduce new quality courses in entrepreneurship and exports for students, underlining the pivotal role of the IT sector in revolutionizing the country’s economy through information and communications technology.