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Roadblocks galore

字号+ Author:Smart News Source:Business 2025-01-09 22:22:22 I want to comment(0)

AS the world shifts towards digitisation, Pakistan’s progress appears uncertain. Neighbouring India earns over $200 billion annually from software exports, whereas Pakistan earns around $3.2 billion. Even this meagre amount is despite, not because of, the government and its policies affecting the information tech-nology (IT) sector. In recent months, Pakistan has witne-ssed attempts to restrict internet conne-ctivity and social media access. Unfortunately, the digital space faces numerous challenges, including internet shutdowns and slowdowns, as well as blockade of social media platforms, like X. The latest move against the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) is bound to make things worse. VPNs enable people to access information securely and effi-ciently. Why should the government have a problem with that? Pakistan’s economy is currently debt- ridden, with increasing employment challenges. Undoubtedly, restricting the digital space will only exacerbate these issues. Instead of putting strict control across social media platforms, the focus should be on addressing pressing concerns, like poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, terr-orism and climate change. By adopting a more progressive appr-oach, Pakistan can unlock its immense digital potential, drive economic growth, and improve the lives of its people.

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