The wealth of a nation is not judged by its physical assets. It is determined by the technological gaps between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots'. No leap-frogging of the type witnessed in South East Asia is possible without increasing technological sophistication being built into the production structure. Information Technology today drives the technological and economic advancement of the developed as well as emerging economies. The Government is fully aware of IT being the driving force in the new millennium. A number of initiatives have accordingly been taken in the recent past to provide a sharper and clearer focus to the IT sector. This document is the culmination of intense effort of over 250 people who participated in the effort to make this a workable document in a very short time. This document draws upon the considerable effort of the NDO (now NADRA) in putting together the first draft almost a year ago. Enhancements and inputs followed up this original effort by the Computer Society of Pakistan and the National Telecommunication Corporation. Very important support and inputs came from expatriate Pakistanis who have formed volunteer support groups from all over the world. Ongoing support form the Strategic Advisory Board, USA and other Advisory Boards in the UK, Middle and the Far East are providing valuable key inputs in to the implementation of the Policy items.

At the meeting of over 100 Information Technology Professionals and service providers held in Islamabad on 1st April, 2000, under the auspices of IT Commission, it was decided to setup eleven working groups to study and give proposals on specific areas related to I.T. and its development, promotion and application in Pakistan.

• Preamble
• Executive Summary
• IT Policy
• Action Plan