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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
PAC says concerned at rising toll tax
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sub-committee raised serious concerns about exorbitant increase in toll tax more than once in the last few months. Shahida Begum, convener of the sub-committee while chairing the meeting reviewed audit objections of the Ministry of Communications. The committee expressed concern over increase in toll tax more than once in a few months. Who increase the toll tax and how as such huge taxes are being collected from poor, convener of the committee asked. Secretary Communications responded that they have their own board and are authorised to increase toll tax after some time. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Iraq Business
15-07-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraq sees Surge in Internet Penetration
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Communications has announced internet penetration reaching 82.9 percent of the population by the end of 2024, up from just 44.3 percent in 2019, according to official data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Key components of the Ministry's strategy include the rapid expansion of the FTTH (Fibre to the Home) network across Baghdad and other provinces, development of digital infrastructure, and the promotion of a competitive and supportive environment among internet service providers. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to implementing further developmental initiatives under the Minister's supervision, with continued collaboration between the public and private sectors to reinforce Iraq's modern digital foundation. (Source: Ministry of Communications)
The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Bernama's 25-hour Malaysia Day broadcast sets record
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Communications has applauded the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) for its historic 25-hour multilingual broadcast during Malaysia Day 2019. The feat, officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records, was hailed as a testament to national unity and journalistic dedication. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching commended Bernama in a Facebook post, highlighting its efforts in promoting multilingual content across radio, television, and digital platforms. She emphasised the agency's role in fostering inclusive storytelling for all Malaysians. 'Congratulations to Bernama and the Malaysia Book of Records for continuing to tell powerful Malaysian stories. Here's to 10,000 records and many more years of inspiring achievements from every corner of our beloved nation,' Teo said. She also acknowledged Bernama's upcoming television series, *Malaysia Luar Biasa*, set to premiere on 26 August 2025. The series will feature remarkable Malaysians, including international tower runner Soh Wai Ching and Datuk M. Magendran, the first Malaysian to conquer Mount Everest. Bernama recently received the Media and Association Appreciation award from the Malaysia Book of Records for its contributions in documenting national milestones. The award was accepted by Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. Teo, speaking at the 30th anniversary of the Malaysia Book of Records, praised the organisation for chronicling nearly 8,000 achievements since 1995. 'MBR stands as a proud symbol of Malaysia's spirit and determination,' she said. - Bernama
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Jyotiraditya Scindia interview: ‘‘PM Modi believes Northeast can be country's fulcrum … It is growing at almost the twice national rate'
After handling the civil aviation and steel portfolios in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second term, Jyotiraditya Scindia took charge of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and the Ministry of Communications after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. A year in, Scindia reflects on his tenure at DoNER, speaks of the investment push in the Northeast, and points out the challenges that remain. Excerpts: Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes the Northeast has tremendous potential to become the growth fulcrum of this country, despite being neglected for 65 years. There are historical and cultural underpinnings to show that the Northeast has always been the setu (bridge) between Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. That belief has been acted upon in the last 11 years (under PM Modi) and will now see fruition. There has been a lot of infusion of capital, and that has translated into huge social and physical infrastructure. We are talking about an investment of close to Rs 5 lakh crore over the last 11 years. The world is growing at over 2.4%, India is at 7% … And my eight states (in the NE) are growing at 11%-13%, almost twice the national growth rate. In contrast to the past, the region has witnessed the visits of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet (ministers) multiple times. While the PM has visited the region 60 times, there have been more than 700 ministerial visits. So, there is a granular level of understanding of the requirements (in the region) and (the) articulation of that understanding into very detailed projects. We held the first NE investment summit for all the states together (in May). That has brought in a promised investment of Rs 4.18 lakh crore … It took 10 months and nine roadshows. This (promised investment) would roughly be about Rs 50-60 crore per state. This is besides the Rs 27,000 crore promised in the Advantage Assam Summit. There are tremendous capabilities (being built) …. Agartala-Mumbai flying time is the same as Agartala-Singapore, Guwahati-Chennai is the same as Guwahati-Bangkok. You will have to think of the NE as a launchpad to Southeast Asia. No disturbances … Manipur is a different case. Today, across the Northeast, you can go from one state to the other and travel freely by road, rail, or air. I think the (advisories against travelling) are more state-specific rather than a DONeR issue. I want to push for the (larger) NE region environment as opposed to a state-specific environment. Those questions have to be taken to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). My mandate is social, infrastructure, and economic development. It is about becoming a bridge between the Centre and the (NE) states. I will not stray from my mandate. For instance, Sikkim had a problem with a national highway and they required a new alignment. I went to (Nitin) Gadkari and got that new alignment approved. So, I am their (NE's) soldier. I have done a strategic review of the states, with every Chief Minister, assessing various social and infrastructure indicators and identifying areas of potential. Also, we have outlined a penetration of banking strategy to facilitate home-grown entrepreneurs and industries. I am now looking at a tourism circuit for each state,and will start pilots in two states in the coming months. One USP has been identified for every state: king chillies for Nagaland, Queen pineapple for Tripura, organic produce for Sikkim, agarwood from Assam and Tripura. An entire value chain will be built around that USP. All eight states have been asked to conduct a study on social and physical infrastructure in their border villages and tell us what they want to achieve as a priority. Some have indicated issues such as roads, some have asked for electrification.
Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Four dead, dozens injured in Cairo telecoms centre fire
Firefighters douse the flames after a fire broke out in the Telephones landline exchanging station and Ministry of Communications building in Cairo on July 7. PHOTO: AFP Listen to article At least four people were killed and 27 injured in a fire at a major telecomms centre in Egypt's capital that caused widespread disruptions, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Internet and phone connections were still heavily disrupted in Cairo on Tuesday, with the Egyptian stock exchange suspending operations. Flights into and out of the capital had also been affected by the fire, which began on Monday evening, although by the following morning the civil aviation ministry said all flights had resumed following delays caused by the blaze. Read: At least four killed in Peshawar house fire Gas and electricity outages were also reported on Monday by Cairo governor Ibrahim Saber. "Civil defence forces recovered four bodies from the scene of the incident," the healthy ministry said in a statement. The authorities are yet to announce a cause for the fire, nor has any information been given about the 27 injured. Local media reported that the fire at the Ramses Exchange, the former communications ministry headquarters, was extinguished on Monday night.
