Stable internet key to IT export vision: experts

Experts at a public-private dialogue stressed the need for resilient internet infrastructure to achieve Pakistan's ambitious IT export targets, highlighting modern technology and alternative connectivity options as key enablers. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) hosted its 69th Study Group on Information Technology and Telecommunication under the theme 'Preserving the Lifeline of Our Modern World: Strengthening the Internet Resilience in Pakistan,' according to a press release. Brigadier (R) Mohammad Yasin, Senior Advisor Emeritus at SDPI, chaired the session, underscoring the unacceptable state of Pakistan's internet performance. "Sluggish speeds and frequent disruptions are taking a toll on businesses, education, healthcare, and governance," he remarked.