In the latest move in a series of initiatives taken by the PakistanTelecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to improve internet connectivityin Gwadar, a new fiber optic cable has been laid.
Executive Vice President PTCL, Abdul Zahir Achakzai, informed this whilespeaking at a meeting with industrialists at the Korangi Association ofTrade and Industry (KATI).
He said that it was good news for future investors, adding that PTCLacknowledged the importance of communication infrastructure.——————————
Gwadar city is an important location and plays a pivotal role under theChina-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Even at the local level, the portcity is vital for Balochistan and the national economy. The corridor nowneeds faster internet connectivity to run its large-scale operationssmoothly.
President KATI, Saleem uz Zaman, also present at the occasion, said thatinternet connectivity, speed, and efficiency had emerged as the newprerequisite for industrial and business growth.
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He said, “We urge all the service providers in the area to build effectivecoordination with the Korangi Industrial and Trading Estate Development andManagement Company (KITE-DMC) as many infrastructure projects are underway.”
Via: Tribunelink
