Karachi: ITCN Asia 2022, a platform for the promotion of Information Technology (IT) and guidance to new generation, kicked-off on Wednesday. The three-day event, organized by Ecommerce Gateway, will continue till August 26, 2022.
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Aminul Haque inaugurated the exhibition and conferences. Speaking on the occasion, he informed that as per the instructions from Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, a plan was being devised to increase IT exports.
“A target of $5 billion IT exports has been set for the next year, while the same will be increased to $15 billion in the next few years”.
Government is evaluating attractive incentives for the industry such as regulatory reforms and tax exemptions. Certain other recommendations are also under consideration. Moreover, Cyber Security Policy and Personal Data Protection have also been finalized,” the minister said.
He informed that initial viabilities had already been finalized for the development of IT Parks in Karachi with an investment of Rs31 Billion, and the project would be launched soon.
Kaukab Iqbal Chairman Consumers Association of Pakistan receiving the Best Consumers Association Award from federal IT Minister Syed Aminul Haque at ITCN Asia awarded by CEO Club Network International Business Organization. 
Moid ul Hassan CEO Habib Oil Mills Pvt. Ltd receiving Best Edible Oil in Pakistan Habib Oil at ITCN Asia Federal Minister Syed Aminul Haque by CEO Club Network International Business Organization.
The minister said that with the cooperation of Sindh University, IT courses had been started at various institutes in Hyderabad.
Syed Aminul Haque maintained that an IT Surveillance Data had also been developed to make Pakistan a crime-free state. “The Smart Policing initiative of Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is being expanded across the country to compile a complete profile of criminals as well as maintain a computerized policing system.”
He acknowledged the devastated civic infrastructure in Karachi and expressed his remorse on the losses caused by flash floods in the province. Syed Aminul Haque called for unified efforts by all political parties to rehabilitate the effectees.
ITCN Asia 2022 organized by Ecommerce Gateway is also hosting seminars and conferences on several important subjects such as crypto, Ecommerce, software development, startup, robotics, retail-tech and ad-tech. World renowned experts will share their insights on the prevailing trends and opportunities in the world of IT.
Over 1,500 brands representing 800 companies will participate in the exhibition span over four halls. The event will open scores of startup opportunities.
Vice president Ecommerce Gateway, Umair Nizam, said ITCN Asia 2022 will be unique in many aspects this year. In view of post pandemic global dynamics, the exhibition and conferences will benefit the new generation.
Umair Nizam expects that over 50,000 people will attend the 3-day event.
He acknowledged the assistance and support of Federal Technology Ministry in holding the event. Three-day 21st ITCN exhibition with unique features will also host robotics competitions.
