Rising from the beds of arabian sea , Pakistan is one of the most stratigically located countries in the world today. But more than 180 millions inhabitants,Pakistan is seen is a promising emerging economy with immense potential .
Pakistan is home to Arfa Karim who in 2004 , at age of 9 became the youngest microsoft certified professional in the world.
Like young Arfa Karim Pakistan is brimming with IT talent as a result of world class universities , a vibrant IT industry and strong government support . The strong IT eco system has attracted world most reputed IT company such as ORACLE , MICROSOFT and CISCO to Pakistan. Realising the importance of a strong IT industry infrastructure and its subsequent positive impact on Pakistan's economy.
The Ministry of Information Technology established Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to ensure sustainable growth of Pakistan IT industry. The government advocates bussiness friendly policies in incentive for foreigner investors in IT sectors including zero taxes on IT exports at present . 100% repatriation of profits for foreign investors upto 100% equity ownership at 7 years tax holiday for venture capital funds.
Pakistan IT exports have grown by more than 11th time over the last decade growing in 30 % to 40 % every years. Pakistan is currently ranked 4th globally elance the world leading freelancing portal. Pakistani IT companies has experties in different IT services including high and enterprise grade software development , system integration, Mobile Apps, Gaming, Animation, Consulting and BPO services such as Telemarketing , Technical support , Medical Transcription and Billiing. A large of IT professionals has worked overseas particularly in North America and Europe.
Netsol technologies incorporative was the First Pakistan IT company to be listed NASDAQ in 1999 , which provides software solutions to the global leasing in financing industry.
Pakistan has produced some great gaming studios . A game developed by Mind storm studios was selected as the official game of ICC cricket worldcup 2011.
KOEN THIJSSEN (co-ceo asia internet holding) said," It seems that the country naturall has the entrepreneurial gene. A major chunk of the company's investments in Asia will be in Pakistan."Since 2010, Pakistan 25 IT companies have won gold and silver awards at asia pacific information and comunication technology awards in differents catagories including start up , Mobile Applications , e-learning , e-health , e- government , Security , Supply Chain Managment , Communications and Financial Applications.With more than 14 Software technologies parks , 4 submarine cables with satelite backups, Five 3G and 4G operators , 200,000 English Speaking IT Professionals and high quality resources available upto 70% savings on annual operating costs when compared with noth America and Europe.
Pakistan is fast becoming a prefer destination for IT outsourcing and investments . Today's Pakistan is well placed as a significant player in global IT Industries . It is just a beganing of a age of budding talented professionals riding the tides of impossibilities to make them possible and setting new standard in the global IT industry like young Arfa Karim .
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