Pakistan Software Export Board in collaboration with the National ICT R&D Fund has launched a new internship program titled “National ICT Internship program”. Through this program, PSEB will place 800 graduates in the ICT companies for a period of four months. PSEB will pay stipend to the ICT interns through “National ICT Internship program”. First batch of 200 interns has recently been placed in the ICT companies, whereas placement of 2nd batch of 200 interns is in progress.

Interested ICT companies may submit their demand for the ICT interns through on-line portal at www.internship.pseb.org.pk/internship/ or through postal mail addressed to Director Projects, PSEB, 2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex Building, F-5/1, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan for further processing.

For further clarification, please contact undersigned.

Saif-ur-Rehman Korai
Director Projects, PSEB
Islamabad.
Ph:051-9211094
email; skorai@pseb.org.pk

Pakistan Software Export Board in line with the policy to bolster local IT Sector, hereby solicits applications from PSEB member companies to exhibit at EXPO Pakistan 2013, scheduled to be held on 26-29 September 2013, at the Karachi Expo Center.

EXPO Pakistan, organized by Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and held for 8 consecutive years, has evolved into a major exhibition. This annual event offers an ideal platform to PSEB member companies to interact with prospective local and overseas customers. As per the information provided by the organizers, the four day Expo Pakistan “showcases the largest collection of Pakistan’s export merchandise and has thus become the primary sourcing point for a large number of businesses worldwide, giving them a head start on buying and ordering. Foreign exhibitors, from neighboring countries, also utilize Expo Pakistan to launch their respective products and Services.”

EXPO PAKISTAN HIGHLIGHTS 2012

a. Business generated – over US$ 518 million
b. 70 MOUs were signed between counterparts associations & chambers.
c. Participation of over 600 buyers from 52+ countries.
d. 15,000+ business visitors were present to witness the event.
e. 355 stalls spread across 6 halls

Additional information on the event can be obtained at http://www.expopakistan.gov.pk. Information on the Event Organizer is available at http://www.tdap.gov.pk.

Substantial subsidy would be provided by PSEB to selected PSEB member companies to exhibit at Expo Pakistan 2013. In return, PSEB expects that the exhibiting PSEB member companies would effectively utilize their respective presence at Expo Pakistan 2013 by engaging prospective customers, developing necessary business contacts and exploring cooperation and collaboration possibilities.

PSEB member companies would pay Rs. 12,500 only for a 12 sqm space for entire duration of the Exhibition. Application forms and TORs for exhibiting are available at

http://www.pseb.org.pk/images/docs/expopakistan-eventparticipationform.doc
and be submitted with  following

•    Demand draft of PKR 12,500 in favor of Pakistan Software Export Board (Refundable in case of non-selection).
•    Duly filled-in application Form.
•    Signed TORs.

Kindly submit your application and bank draft along with the above mentioned documents to the undersigned by June 20, 2013 by 11 P.M. Please note that only companies with PSEB’s valid membership would be considered.

Kindly do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.

Contact Person,

Jahanzaib Shafi
Manager International Marketing
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tele: +92-51-920 1466
Fax: +92-51-9204075 Email: mkt@pseb.org.pk

Saif ur Rehman Korai
Director Projects
Pakistan Software Export Board
Ministry of IT& Telecom
Government of Pakistan
2nd Floor Evacuee Trust Complex F-5,
Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan.
UAN +92-51-9204074 Ext 128
Direct # +92-51-9211094 Fax +92-51-9204075

IT enabled office space plays an instrumental role in rapid growth of IT business providing reliable bandwidth, un-interrupted power supply and security as key factors for the success of knowledge based firms in IT and related areas. To address this essential need of the IT industry under a short term strategy, PSEB has converted  twelve (12) suitable public and private sector buildings into Software Technology Parks across the country by investing in telecom and related infrastructure.

In continuation to this, PSEB has converted a new building into a state-of-the-art Software Technology Park (STP) ideally located at Plot no. 155-156, Service Road North, Sector I-9/3 Islamabad. This  five-story Complex has a total covered area of 81,000 square feet including lower ground floor and entails the most modern and top of the line civic amenities. The complex offers facilities as follows:

Salient Features:
•         State-of-the-art architectural design.
•         Two (2) passenger elevators.
•         Earthquake resistant structure.
•         Fire protection system.
•         Central cooling and heating with 10 independent units.
•         Wide area open parking.
•         Separate Canteen.
•         Prayer area.
•         Adequate power backup.
•         Direct bandwidth connectivity  through optical fiber.

Special Rent (per square feet) Offered for PSEB Member Companies:
•         Lower Ground Floor @ Rs 65.
•         Ground Floor @ Rs. 75.
•         Ist, 2nd & 3rd Floors @ Rs. 70.

(The above rates include 8 hours air-conditioning and back-up power)

Out of total 81,000  sqft , a limited space of about 27,000 sqft  is available for small to medium size IT companies at above mentioned rates. Interested companies may please contact the undersigned for further information and site visit.

Contact Person:

Shaukat Ali
Director Technical / CTO
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: + 92-51-9219075, 9204074 (Ext. 111)
Cell: +92 321 4998275
Fax: +92 51 9204075
Email: sali@pseb.org.pk

National ICT R&D Fund was established with a vision to transform Pakistan’s economy into a knowledge based economy by promoting efficient, sustainable and effective ICT initiatives through synergic development of industrial and academic resources. The Fund till-date has funded 86 Technical R&D projects worth about Rs 1.42 billion.

A good number of these projects are now reaching the commercialization stage and some are in the process of being commercialized. In lieu of the challenges being faced by our research teams and also some of the local IT companies, the Fund launched this human resource development initiative titled “Taking the Next Steps; Commercialization and Going International”. The endeavor aims to build the entrepreneurial capacity of select teams from amongst the funded technical R&D projects and also select IT companies by developing the knowledge and skills for Business plan development and sales management.

The teams are currently in the United States of America to pitch their products and/or services at Road Shows across various cities in front of venture capitalists, angels, entrepreneurs, professionals, potential customers, partners, etc. They are also to visit incubation centers and do follow-up meetings with all key stakeholders.

As part of this initiative, Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) “Impact through Entrepreneurship” program brings together the Washington DC entrepreneurial and investment community to discuss exciting and future international opportunities in the tech sector and to celebrate entrepreneurship and early successes. The event will be an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from emerging Pakistani tech entrepreneurs visiting the US as well as from American entrepreneurs and investors.

The event is scheduled for  Wednesday, June 5, 2013 10am-1pm EDT (7pm-10pm Pakistan Standard Time) at Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC also to be broadcast live online to audiences in  Pakistan and internationally.

Please join by registering at: gistimpactpakistan.eventbrite.com

For further information kindly contact Mr. Mohsin Mahmood

Contact Details
Mohsin Mahmood
Deputy Manager Coordination  || National ICT R&D Fund
Landline No: +92 51 9215360-65 || Ext: 165
Cell# 0336 1877700

When Peter Oborne first arrived in Pakistan, he expected a ‘savage’ back water scarred by terrorism. Years later, he describes the Pakistan that is barely documented – and that he came to fall in love with….
Read More: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/pakistan/9100507/Are-we-wrong-about-Pakistan.html

Callcenterjobs.pk is the first and the largest online job site specially designed for the call center industry. This is a NON PROFIT site designed to support the call center industry. We cater to ONLY one industry and are completely focused on it. Our system allows call center companies to search for the most suitable candidates for their requirements and at the same time allows call center agents, supervisors, trainers to find the most suitable call center to work in.

Website has  special tools for call centers to easily search candidates they require thereby saving them time and money. Call center agents listed on Callcenterjobs.pk are tested on English comprehension, typing speed, accent and the results are offered to call centers to view. In addition, relevant background information on education, call center experience and current salary are also available. Callcenterjobs.pk has the largest database of applicants for call center jobs and is the most visited sites from call centers looking for human resources.

Callcenterjobs.pk is managed by highly experienced human resource specialists. Following are few salient features of our website;

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His Royal Highness, Saudi Arabian Prince Abdulaziz Ahmad Al Saud joins NetSol Technologies Inc. in ringing The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

New York, USA: The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) invited His Royal Highness, Saudi Prince Abdulaziz Ahmad Al Saud and CEO and Chairman of NetSol Technologies Inc. (USA) Mr. Najeeb Ghauri to ring the NASDAQ closing bell in recognition and celebration of NetSol Technologies Inc’s 15th Anniversary as a public traded company and the successful continuation of its joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s Atheeb Group, where HRH Prince Abdulaziz Ahmad Al Saud serves as founder and chairman.

The event took place on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the NASDAQ MarketSite on 43rd & Broadway, New York. CEO and Chairman of NetSol Technologies (Pakistan), Mr. Salim Ghauri and NetSol Technologies Inc Directors Shahid Javed Burki and Mark Caton were also especially invited to participate at this auspicious occasion.  This is the fifth time that NetSol Technologies Inc. has been invited by NASDAQ to ring the closing bell; an achievement exclusive to this Pakistani origin company.

The Opening and Closing Bell ceremonies at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York’s Times Square serve as a platform to generate exposure for NASDAQ listed companies, in order to facilitate market achievers in making news announcements or celebrating corporate milestones.

Mobeen A. Chughtai I Manager Public Relations I NetSol Technologies Limited
Cell Phone: +92-345-5577225  Tel: +92-42 111 44 88 00  Fax: +92-42 35726740  Ext: 516
mobeen.chughtai@netsoltech.com  www.netsoltech.com

The “National ICT Research and Development Awards 2013” is being launched to acknowledge the efforts of Pakistani organizations, researchers, academicians, professionals, engineers, etc. in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with the aim of encouraging the development of an ICT focused R&D culture in Pakistan.

Award Categories

•     ICT based Products/Systems/Applications.
•     Published Research Papers.

Award Description

Each award will consist of a certificate and a cash award as per following detail:

First Prize:                 Rs. 1.5 Million

Second Prize:             Rs. 1.0 Million

Third Prize:               Rs. 0.5 Million

In addition a grant up to Rs 2.5 million may be awarded to the winners (or the winning teams) through their parent institution(s) to pursue further R&D in a related area of interest.

How to Apply

The application forms for the awards should be submitted both in hard and soft forms. The hard copy of the form may be sent at the following address before the deadline:

General Manager (Monitoring)
National ICT R&D Fund
Ministry of Information Technology
6th Floor, HBL Tower
Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area
Islamabad.

The soft copy of the application form and its enclosures may be sent at the following email: ict-awards@ictrdf.org.pk
For further details please visit the website www.ictrdf.org.pk/ict-awards

In line with its mission to promote and strengthen Pakistan IT industry and position Pakistan as a key player in the global IT market, PSEB is committed to advocate Pakistan IT industry concerns within the Government.

In line with its mission, PSEB hereby invites member companies to submit their proposal / suggestions relating to Customs and Related Issues for evaluation and consideration of the Federal Board of Revenue while formulating Pakistan Annual Budget 2013-14.

In order to enable proper evaluation of each proposal / suggestion, member companies are kindly requested to furnish their proposals / suggestions in MS Excel sheet and provide the following inputs:

1. Changes in Customs Tariff Rates

• Concerned PCT (Pakistan Customs Tariff) Code
• Description of Custom Tariff requiring amendments
• Rate of applicable Custom Duty for the FY 2012-13
• Proposed rate of Custom Duty for the FY 2013-14
• Recommended way of changes, whether through SRO or in tariff
• Brief justification / rationale for the proposed change
• Quantify benefit to consumer

 2. Changes in Rules/Procedures

• Existing rule/procedure (SRO No and Date)
• Suggested change
• Position after suggested change
• Brief justification / rationale for change
• Change, if any, required in the Act

 3. Changes in Customs Act, 1969

• Existing section/clause of the Act requiring amendment
• Suggested amendment
• Position after suggested change
• Brief justification / rationale for change
• Impact, if any, on any SRO/Rules

Member companies are requested to kindly send their proposals / suggestions to the undersigned latest by 20th March 2013. In case, you have any query or question, please don’t hesitate to contact the undersigned for clarification during business hours between 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Monday through Friday).

Contact Person:

Sajid Iqbal
Manager Domestic Business
Pakistan Software Export Board
Ministry of Information Technology,
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex
F-5/1, Agha Khan Road
Islamabad-44000, Pakistan
Tele: +92-51-9220812
Email: siqbal@pseb.org.pk

Pakistan Software Export Board in collaboration with the National ICT R&D Fund has launched a new internship program titled “National ICT Internship Program”. Through this programme, PSEB plans to place 5,000 graduates in the ICT organizations from public & private sector for a period of four months. While including ICT graduates the programme shall also accommodate not more than 25% of the youth from the Non-ICT discipline. Details of the ICT & Non-ICT fields is available at www.pseb.org.pk.

ICT organizations from public & private sector may submit their request for the interns through on-line portal at www.internship.pseb.org.pk/internship/ or through postal mail addressed to Director Projects, PSEB, 2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex Building, F-5/1, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan. Once the selection process of the companies is finalized, the selected ICT organizations from public & private sector will be given access to the applicant’s for selection of the interns as per their demands. Stipend payment to the selected ICT Interns will be paid by the PSEB on monthly basis through the concerned ICT Companies.

We will appreciate, if the actual number of required interns (ICT + Non-ICT) is communicated to PSEB on immediate basis but not later than 15th March, 2013.

Saif-ur-Rehman Korai
Director Projects
Pakistan Software Export Board
Ministry of Information Technology
Government of Pakistan
Ph:051-9211094
email: skorai@pseb.org.pk

The second PakChina Business Forum exhibition would be held at the PakChina Friendship Centre between March 23-26, 2013. The event is organized by COMSATS and its Chinese Counterparts. The emphasis of the event is on renewable technologies, new energy technologies, information & communication technologies, water conservation, biomedical material and purification/sanitation. The 2012 PakChina exhibition was attended by 45,000 visitors and 500 international visitors. Moreover 25 MOUs were signed as per the information submitted by the event organizer.

The event provides an opportunity to interact with fellow exhibitors, prospective customers, and explore collaboration, cooperation possibilities in addition to developing necessary contacts for business solicitation. It is pertinent to note that many Chinese firms, including ones active in Pakistan are expected to exhibit at the event.

COMSATS is inviting IT companies to exhibit at the event and is offering special rates for attracting IT companies to the event. A 3×3 meter booth would cost Rs. 10,000.  More than one booth can be procured. Furthermore several sponsorship options are available to IT companies that may be interested in sponsoring the event for additional projection. If your entity is interested in exhibiting at the event, kindly fill out the form  athttp://www.pseb.org.pk/images/docs/form  pakchina business forum 2013.doc and submit to COMSATS by Feb 26, 2012. Further information on the event and sponsoring the event may be obtained at ww3.comsats.edu.pk/pakchina or alternately contact Mr. Zeeshan Haider, Public Relation Officer, COMSATS at 051-90495257.

Sulman Hassan
Director International Marketing
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tele: +92-51-111-333-666 Ext: 112
Fax: +92-51-9204075

(Sulman Hassan)
Director International Marketing
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tele: +92-51-111-333-666 Ext: 112
Fax: +92-51-9204075

PSEB is in the process of finalizing a recently constructed building ideally located at Plot no. 155-156, Service Road North, I-9/3 Islamabad for conversion into an IT Park. This state-of-the-art five-story Complex has a total covered area of 81,000 square feet including lower ground floor and entails the most modern and top of the line civic amenities. The complex offers backup power supply, express lifts, centralized heating, ventilation and air conditioning and ample car parking.

Salient Features:
•        State-of-the-art architectural design.
•        Two (2) passenger elevators.
•        Earthquake resistant structure.
•        Fire protection system.
•        Central cooling and heating with 10 independent units.
•        Wide area open parking.
•        Separate Canteen.
•         Prayer area.
•        Full power backup.
•        Direct bandwidth connectivity (both voice and data) through optical fiber in the offices.
•         Affordable/subsidized rent

PSEB has arranged a visit of the complex on Thursday, 7th February, 2013 at 10:30 am.  All interested  are requested to reach the site by 10:30 am on the given date to evaluate the suitability of the building. For information and confirmation of participation, you are requested to kindly contact the undersigned  either thorough email or phone call.

Contact Person:
Sajid Iqbal
Manager Domestic Business
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tele: + 92-51-9220812, 9204074 (Ext 102)
Fax: +92 51 9204075

Manager Domestic Business
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tele: + 92-51-9220812, 9204074 (Ext 102)
Fax: +92 51 9204075

In line with the efforts to bolster the local IT Industry, Pakistan Software Export Board plans to publish a comprehensive Pakistan IT Industry Year Book 2012-13. The Year Book is expected to be a comprehensive repository of the IT industry focusing on its strengths, expertise and achievements and would thus provide a viable opportunity to the IT companies to project their products, service and expertise to prospective buyers and investors, both in Pakistan and overseas. The Yearbook is intended to serve as a proper reference guide on Pakistan’s IT Industry and would be utilized as a major instrument to market Pakistan’s IT Industry and therefore to enhance exports of IT products and services from Pakistan.Given the unique status of the Yearbook and the fact it would be widely circulated, it would be beneficial to advertise in the Yearbook, particularly for companies that are looking to project their expertise, products and services.

Companies interested in advertising in the Year Book may kindly visit   http://www.pseb.org.pk/images/docs/yearbook-tariff 2013-2014 final.pdf for further information. The advertisements must be prepared in line with the specifications stated in the tariff document. The resolution should be 300dpi (tiff format) and the advertisement be submitted on a CD along with the payment in the form of demand draft.

For further information kindly contact the undersigned.

(Sulman Hassan)
Director International Marketing
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tele: +92-51-9201466
Fax: +92-51-9204075
Email: mkt@pseb.org.pk

PSEB reserves the right to reject or accept any advertisement. Advertisement will be published on first come first server basis. Prices  inclusive of all taxes. All advertisements would be published without any modification by PSEB. The advertisers therefore must submit finalized version to PSEB. Once Advertisements are submitted to PSEB with demand drafts no refunds  would be possible.

Teradata Pakistan, a company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics has announced the call for nominations for its annual Teradata National Information Technology Excellence Awards. The 12 categories span the field from software development and research to education and business application.

Nominations will be received till January 6, 2013 through online submissions at http://www.teradata-awards.com and will be processed by independent auditors KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.

The award categories are:

• Excellence in IT Business Intelligence
• Excellence in Software Export
• Excellence in Software Development
• Excellence in Networking
• Excellence in IT Education
• Excellence in IT enabled Service Offering
• Excellence in Project Management
• Excellence as an IT Student
• Excellence in IT Research & Development
• Excellence in IT Media & Publication
• Lifetime Achievement Award.
• CIO of the Year

For nomination forms and more information, go to www.teradata-awards.com.

Should you have any queries regarding the process, please do not hesitate to contact Teradata Pakistan or their independent auditors.

Best Regards,

(Sulman Hassan)
Director International Marketing
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tel: +92-51-9201466
Fax: +92-51-9204075

(Sulman Hassan)
Director International Marketing
Pakistan Software Export Board
2nd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
F-5, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tele: +92-51-9201466
Fax: +92-51-9204075
Email: mkt@pseb.org.pk