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Event Title: Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Addressing as Chief Guest at "National Broadband Network Forum (NBN)" in Islamabad
Event Date: 2024-12-16
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has underlined the need to address challenges like cybersecurity, data privacy and equitable access as we make stride to adopt emerging technologies like 5G and 6G, Fiber Optic Advancement, Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy Innovations, and Space Technology.
The Chairman Senate made these remarks while addressing the National Broadband Network Forum in Islamabad on Monday.
He acknowledged the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, PTA and Huawei for jointly arranging this important event. He said that the initiative brought together leaders, policymakers, and regulators to discuss key issues, challenges and opportunities concerning telecom sector.
“I take great pride in acknowledging the telecom industry as a mainstay of Pakistan’s economic development by driving digital transformation and fostering innovation”, he observed.
He said that Broadband connectivity is at the heart of global transformation, economic and business growth, financial empowerment, social development, and innovation. This connectivity, he said is important to health, safety, and welfare of the public. He further remarked that broadband is the foundation upon which digital economy is built.
Chairman Senate emphasized that Pakistan has made remarkable progress in expanding broadband penetration but there are still millions who lack access to affordable and reliable broadband. This digital divide is not just a technology issue; it is a societal challenge that demands urgent attention and action.
He said that Pakistan’s population has exceeded 240 million and the demand for connectivity and digital services is on the rise. It is our responsibility to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all Pakistanis have access to high-quality broadband services. Addressing the participant, he observed that parliament has a crucial role to play as an enabler in this transformative journey. “We are committed to providing comprehensive legislative support for the implementation of progressive policies to enhance efficiencies, remove barriers and encourage investment and innovation in the telecom sector” Senate Chairman remarked. By fostering a favorable environment for public-private partnerships, we can drive the digital agenda and ensure the effective deployment of advanced technologies, he said.
He called upon all the stakeholders to join hands for a connected future where every school has high-speed internet, where businesses can thrive in rural areas, and where every individual can participate in the digital economy. He thanked the organizers for creating a platform that can drive meaningful change.