In yet another significant development in the realm of ICT empowered socio economic development, Ministry of IT & Telecom through the USF Co entered into a contract with Jazz for establishment of ten telecenters across the country. In this connection, a signing ceremony of USF with Jazz was held at Ministry of IT. Minister of State for IT & Telecom Anusha Rehman witnessed the ceremony.

Haaris Chaudhary, CEO USF and Aamir Ibrahim, CEO Jazz, mutually signed the agreement for the establishment of telecenters. These telecenters are meant for provision of e-services, distance learning and creation of employment opportunities for freelancers; amongst other benefits one is bridging the digital divide. Speaking on the occasion, Anusha Rehman said that provision of 3G Mobile broadband services to far flung areas remained our top priority. -PR

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