13th Dec, 2022

Digital Skills and Economy Initiatives Ceremony

Congratulations to the graduating startups, interns, and students who received recognition at the ceremony for Digital Skills & Economy Initiatives. Your hard work and dedication make us proud, and we are excited to witness your future achievements.

During the ceremony, we also celebrated the launch of the KP Super App and Health Information Management System (HMIS). Additionally, we signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Code for Pakistan, University of Malakand, and Kohat University of Science & Technology.

This event marks a significant step forward in our commitment to promoting digital skills, fostering innovation, and strengthening collaborations with esteemed partners. We look forward to the positive impact these initiatives and partnerships will have on the digital landscape of the region

2nd Dec, 2022

Contract signing ceremony with JazzCash for the integrated payment gateway system

KPITB signs contract with JazzCash to facilitate government departments with an integrated payment gateway system.
KPITB will provide an interface for the relevant department to reconcile digital payments where departments can register their services and collect digital payments via Web or Mobile application. Through a unified and integrated payment gateway interface service, government departments can accept digital payments from all service providers in Pakistan without going into contract with every individual digital payment service provider in the most convenient way possible.

2nd Dec, 2022

Contract signing ceremony with Easypaisa for integrated payment gateway system

To facilitate government departments with an integrated payment gateway system, KPITB signed a contract with easypaisa.
KPITB will provide an interface for the relevant departments to reconcile digital payments where departments can register their services and collect digital payments via Web or Mobile application. Through a unified and integrated payment gateway interface service, government departments can accept digital payments from all service providers in Pakistan without going into contract with every individual digital payment service provider in the most convenient way possible.

1st Nov, 2022

MOU signing ceremony Between Khyber Information Technology Board (KPITB) and Amazon Web Services (AWS)

In order to accelerate innovation within the KP Government, The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to advance its journey towards digital transformation.
The MoU will enable the KP Government to understand the application of cloud technology to improve efficiency, reliability, and security at a lower cost. To serve this purpose, Amazon Web Services is developing a training plan to upskill government personnel, build cloud competency, and contribute to workforce development. This will encourage experimentation with new ideas within the KP Government and the ability to deliver new citizen services more quickly and at a reduced cost.

1st Jun, 2022

Graduation Ceremony for the 7th cycle of KP Government Innovation Fellowship Program & First cycle of the KP Women Civic Internship Program

A Graduation Ceremony was held for the 7th cycle KP Government Innovation Fellowship Program & 1st cycle of the KP Women Civic Internship Program.
A total of 19 Fellows and 9 Women Interns graduated from the programs. The ceremony also showcased the digital solutions and online platforms developed for different government departments of KP. During the duration of the six months' programs, the Fellows & Interns worked on nine software solutions for seven government departments of KP, which included:
Mobile App & Website
For Food Safety & Halal Food Authority KP
Case Management System for Advocate General Office KP
Online Mercy Petition System for Inspectorate General Prisons KP
Online Complaint Redressal System for Public Safety & Police Complaints Commission
Membership Registration System & Website for Directorate of Sports KP
Monitoring & Evaluation System for KP IT Board
And Providing Support and Maintenance to the Lab Information Management System of the Livestock & Dairy Research Department KP.
We congratulate the graduating Fellows and Interns and hope the digital solutions developed under these programs will positively impact citizens' access to government services and enable the government departments to move towards digitization.

30th Mar, 2022

Graduation Ceremony of Employable Digital Skills for the Youth of Merged Areas and the launch of "Khuddar: Employable Digital Skills for PWDs"

Upon successful completion of training 840+ youth from the merged areas in digital skills under its initiative, Employable Digital Skills for the youth of Merged Areas, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board has organized Certificate Distribution Ceremony. The event marks the successful completion of the initiative with a determination to include these youth in the mainstream of the province’s Digital Economy. KPITB believes in Digital Inclusion and under this vision, KPITB is launching, “Khuddar: Employable Digital Skills for PWDs”. Under this initiative a total of 800 PWDs from the province will be trained in various in-demand skills, that will help them earn their bread and butter from the comfort of their homes.
 
21st Mar, 2022

MOU Signed Between KPITB and NADRA for the Establishment of Citizens Facilitation Centers

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) in collaboration with NADRA is establishing 7 Citizens Facilitation centers (CFCs) at District Head Quarters with the aim of provision of all the government services under one roof. CFC centers will initially facilitate the citizens with 19 services which will be extended very soon. CFC centers will provide convenience to citizens by eliminating multiple visits to different departments. The centers will be well furnished, neat & clean environment to ensure transparency & accountability and will treat the citizens with dignity. Performance monitoring of CFCs will be tracked by the honorable Chief Minister for ensuring timely service delivery. The project will be further extended to other districts in phase two.  

In accordance with the Prime Minister’s vision of Digital Pakistan, MOU is signed between KPITB and NADRA for the establishment of Citizen Facilitation Centers(CFC). KPITB will establish centers on divisional Headquarters to facilitate the citizens and set a standardized foundation for transparency, efficiency and corruption-free quality service delivery. Citizen Facilitation Centers envision the digital transformation to improve the citizens' quality of life and economic well-being by ensuring the availability of modern, affordable, and reliable digital services.

CFC’s mandate is the availability of public-facing services under one roof through one window platform. It makes sure enhanced public service delivery by inculcating innovative solutions. The citizens will be empowered with the authority to check their requested service status and lodge complaints accordingly. The performance will be monitored through a centralized dashboard reporting platform for the honorable Chief Minister, Ministers, and Executives. Through these centers, the service delivery is enhanced and accelerated with convenience. The online provision of services through CFC not only extends the provision of services to unserved people but also eliminates multiple visits to departments.

Salient Features:

  • Availability of all government services under one roof.
  • Improved Service Delivery
  • Empowering Citizens
  • Enhanced Transparency & Accountability 
  • Streamline Transaction Procedures

 

16th Mar, 2022

MOU Signed Between KPITB and NADRA for the Establishment of Citizens Facilitation Centers

KPITB in collaboration with NADRA is establishing 7 Citizens Facilitation centers (CFCs) at District Head Quarters with the aim of provision of all the government services under one roof. CFC centers will initially facilitate the citizens with 19 services which will be extended very soon. CFC centers will provide convenience to citizens by eliminating multiple visits to different departments. The centers will be well furnished, neat & clean environment to ensure transparency & accountability, and will treat the citizens with dignity. Performance monitoring of CFCs will be tracked by the honorable Chief Minister for ensuring timely service delivery. The project will be further extended to other districts in phase two.

15th Apr, 2021

International IT Company Affinity has started investing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Advisor to Science and Information Technology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ziaullah Bangash says the provincial government is taking solid steps to develop the IT sector and provide employment opportunities for youth in the sector. Managing Director IT Board Dr. Ali Mahmood and Affinity officials signed the agreement in the presence of Advisor for Science and Information Technology Ziaullah Bangash. According to this agreement, the Affinity Company is setting up a sub-office in Peshawar with the help of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board. Not only this company will start investing regularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but due to this agreement, the local population will also get employment opportunities. Secretary of Science and Information Technology Humayun Khan, Director IT Board Asim Jamshed, Project Manager of Digital Jobs Project Muhammad Bilal, and officials of Affinity Company were also participating in the ceremony. During the address to the ceremony, Advisor for Science and Information Technology Ziaullah said that due to the instructions of Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and the efforts of Provincial Finance Minister Taimoor Saleem Jhagra, an international IT company like Affinity has been extended to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A major prove Success is talking about the agreement, the Chief Minister's advisor said that the proceedings on all matters and documents have been completed with Affinity.
He said that soon with the head of the Affinity Zia Chishti, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan at Chief Minister House Peshawar. MOU will be signed at a Stockholm ceremony headed by According to him, this initiative will provide employment to almost all youths of the province in the IT sector. Advisor of Science and Information Technology thanked the head of Affinity Zia Chishti for the occasion, who was raised by the provincial government to provide all the facilities and develop the IT sector. Assured full cooperation in measures.
10th Apr, 2021

Famous filmmaker and blogger Santhia Richi, MPA Punjab Assembly Seemabia Tahir, and other IT experts arrive at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board, meeting with Advisor Science and Information Technology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ziaullah Bangash.

Peshawar: Advisor for Science and Information Technology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ziaullah Bangash, Federal Minister Ali Muhammad Khan, MPA Punjab Assembly Seemabia Tahir, and renowned American filmmaker Santhia Richi attended the Youth All Parties Conference at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board.
Ziaullah Khan Bangash said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is taking solid steps to give a start to the IT sector. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, the provincial government has officially introduced the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the country. BPO Faculty was established in Peshawar in the name of ′′ Virk Arawand. He informed all the guests about the benefits of the workaround and the success of this project. The project is being extended to other districts of the province with the success of the Work Around Project and the interest of the international investors in this facility. If this project has given employment opportunities to hundreds of youth in the province on one side, then it will be given to them. On the other hand, external investment is being encouraged in the province.
Punjab Assembly Member Seemabia Tahir also praised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board project for training of youth including Work Arawand, he said that other provinces should also take such steps. Seemabia Tahir declared the Work Around Project an important plan for the development of the youth and IT sector of the country.
During the visit, Santhia Richi and others involved in the delegation appreciated the steps taken by the provincial government for the development of the IT sector, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the safest province for investment by international BPO companies. Invited to start a business.
 
1st Apr, 2021

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on ST & IT Zia Ullah Khan Bangash had a video link meeting with Facebook officials Sarim Aziz and Sehar Tariq

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Science and Information Technology Zia Ullah Khan Bangash had a video link meeting with Facebook officials Sarim Aziz Head of Public Policy South Asia and Sehar Tariq Public Policy Manager Pakistan. Issues of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation were discussed at the meeting.

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Zia Ullah Bangash assured necessary legislation to create a favorable environment for the commencement of Facebook Monetization. Consultation and consideration of necessary legislation to turn on Facebook monetization in Pakistan were also discussed in the meeting. Mr. Asad Qaiser requested Facebook officials to enable the Pakistani youth to exercise their creativity by creating quality content and earn financial benefits.

He also praised Ziaullah Bangash for his efforts to materialize the vision of Digital Pakistan. His efforts for engaging all stakeholders onboard involving the big tech especially Facebook were also applauded.
Our government is taking steps to empower the youth, e-commerce stands to be one of the most effective platforms for the unemployed people of Pakistan. We are trying our best to remove all the hindrances for our youth. Zia Ullah Bangash
24th Mar, 2021

Advisor To CM KP on ST&IT Zia Ullah Bangash presenting Shields to Öz Istanbul Turkish Business Delegation at KP Information Technology Board

Turkey's Bazs community and OZ Istanbul representative delegation visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board with Advisor Science and Information Technology Technology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ziaullah Bangash.
 The delegation was briefed regarding investment opportunities in the information technology sector in the province including the plans and steps of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board during the visit to work around the BPO center.
On this occasion, Regional Director OZ Istanbul Nazir Khattak and Country Director Naseebullah Naseeb were also with the delegation.
17th Mar, 2021

First KP Crypto Advisory Committee Meeting held under the Chairmanship of Zia Ullah Bangash at KPITB Peshawar.

First KP Crypto Advisory Committee Meeting held under the Chairmanship of Zia Ullah Bangash at KPITB Peshawar.
The first meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Crypto Advisory Committee chaired by Crypto Currency and Crypto Mining, Ziaullah Bangash, and Provincial Finance Minister Taimoor Jhagra.
In the first meeting of the Advisory Committee, it was decided that all committees will be formed to deal with various matters. BlockChain Committee was established in the sub-committees which included Ahmed, Atif, and Wajid while the chairman member of the provincial assembly.
The technical committee and coordination committee were set up in other committees. Coordination committee members will join the provincial assembly and technical members to discuss policy with steak holders, state banks, FBR, and other institutions.
Ziaullah Khan Bangash issued directions to Zelly committees to present their proposals at the next meeting of the Advisory Committee. He directed the technical committee to present a detailed report on the installation of hydropower including crypto mining forms including expenses.
Various technical members of the Advisory Committee also gave suggestions and legal opinions regarding crypto mining to the forum. The Advisory Committee was told that crypto mining should be done as a software deal, not as currency, and the procedure being implemented. The provincial government will have all the options in this.
Other members of the Advisory Committee, Advisor Food Khaliq-ur-Rehman, Members of Provincial Assembly Dr. Sameera Shams, Humira Khatun, Ayesha Bano, Shagufta Malik, Anita Mehsud, Rehana, and Technical Experts Waqar Zakya, Dr. Wajid, Ahmad Rumi, Ghulam Ahmad, Barrister Salman Including Secretary Department of Science and Information Technology Humayun Khan, Managing Director IT Board Dr. Ali Mehmood, Director IT Board Asim Jamshed and Director of Science and Information Technology Khalid Khan.
Ziaullah Bangash has said that the provincial government is taking serious steps for crypto mining under the guidance and patronage of Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and we will start crypto mining and blockchain according to legal procedures after consultation with all stakeholders and experts.
All the options and control of crypto mining will be with the government and after fulfilling the legal requirements all investors will be able to contact us whether Pakistani or foreign countries. Ziaullah Bangash
In the meeting, the Managing Director of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board, Sahibzada Ali Mahmood also recommended setting up a committee on BlockChain. In addition to the review of various technical matters, the use of this technology in various government departments under the scope of this committee. This will include reviewing all aspects and presenting recommendations regarding this.
Ziaullah Bangash said about crypto mining that the weather of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is useful for it, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has many hydropower capabilities and all these facilities are essential for crypto mining. While the provincial government is also taking steps for legislation and All experts can also give suggestions on the website of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board.
Ziaullah Bangash said that those who are interested in crypto mining should apply. He said that he will also hold a seminar on this topic very soon to raise awareness to the public.
Provincial Finance Minister Taimoor Saleem Jhagra said that we are also looking at the legality of crypto mining and the needs of other stakeholders like State Bank and FBR. And we will try to launch crypto-mining after completing all legal requirements. So that like other countries we can also take advantage of this opportunity.
Food Advisor Mian Khaliq-ur-Rehman said that we should also benefit from experiments from other countries and implement an easy and understanding system to guide industries and give people information about crypto mining through an awareness campaign.
9th Mar, 2021

IT Company Afiniti Pakistan's CEO Usman Khan's visit to Work Around

 
IT Company (Afiniti) Pakistan's CEO Usman Khan's visit to Work Around. During the visit, Managing Director IT Board Dr. Sahibzada Ali Mahmood gave a detailed briefing to the CEO of Afiniti Pakistan regarding the working and informed him about the different aspects of the faculty.
Work Around is Pakistan's only official patronage BPO ready space, this facility has all the facilities required for any BPO company. Hundreds of youths in the province are providing employment opportunities due to the Work Around, Managing Director IT Board Dr. Sahibzada Ali Mahmood.
During the visit, Usman Khan, the head of Afiniti Pakistan, expressed interest in setting up a sub-office in Peshawar. Dr. Ali Mahmood assured full cooperation from IT Board in this help.
25th Feb, 2021

KPITB has started training of 2 government schools of Khyber Tribal District on Early Age Programming and IT essentials.

KPITB has started training of 2 government schools of Khyber Tribal District on Early Age Programming and IT essentials. 
The activity involved training students of 2 government schools of Khyber Tribal District on Early Age Programming and IT essentials. These schools are GHS Kohi Sher Haider and GHS Jan Khan Kili in Tehsil Bara of Khyber Tribal District. Under the project, 1000 students of 4 boys' and 4 girls' schools in Khyber and Orakzai tribal districts will be trained on EAP and IT essentials.

This will result in skill development and improvement in IT literacy of government school students and development of logical and analytical thinking among government school students. Under this project, eight state-of-the-art IT Labs have also been established in these schools.