The decision to establish the oversight committee, which will consist of media persons, civil society officials, National Accountability Bureau officials, technical experts and an economist, was finalised at a meeting of the 3G Auction Supervisory Committee held at the prime minister’s house
The new committee has been constituted despite a previously existing auction supervisory committee, working under Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
Ashraf said that the government’s aim is to introduce the latest technology in the country and named 3G technology to be a valuable asset which will boost Pakistan’s economy, encourage foreign investment and promote economic activity in the country.
People of repute, standing and impeccable integrity will be associated with the oversight committee to ensure transparency and due process at every cost, Ashraf said.
A presentation was given by a panel of international consultants through video conferencing from Canada, Australia and England. This was the first time that a video conferencing facility was utilized during a meeting at the prime minister’s house.
It is expected that 20,000 direct and indirect jobs will be created with the introduction of 3G in the telecom sector.
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and there will be another committee to oversee this committee :) No progress in this so called democratic Government except in the field of corruption, kudos to democracy.
There are some articles/issues that seem to repeat themselves periodically. By the time you finish auctioning off the 3G licenses the technology will be obsolete. Why not just bite the bullet - outsource the auction/bidding process to a legitimate outfit located in the EU or USA and get the thing done. The only thing that complicates the current process is how to divide the graft and committees just add to the number of people who expect a kickback.
Why are we discussing 3G licenses in a world living in 4G? #stoneageproblems
It is all kick back drama all those who have some say wants his share,there is no other delay and confusion in this three year old case.It is the attitude of our so called elder keeping us under developed
This issue is burning since long because President's front man asked US$60million out of total cost or investment of $US 180million joint venture of Chinese firm with mobilink.If this the approach for the general public interest by this so called Peoples party.How can you get cheap rate on calls,they are also involved in fleecing other mobile companies too.
There shd be a clause in all contract that if any incident of bribery or loss to state is found even if at later stage, contract awarded will be cancelled. Ask for new bidders else these locals companys will not give any handsome amount GoP can consider ex-USF CEO Pervaz Iftikhar who is doing now as a consultant for Ukraine, Thailand etc for this job. leave this job to techiees not media persons
atlast some hope for unemployed electrical engineers in Pakistan....