National Information Technology Board
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2014 |
| Jurisdiction | Pakistan |
| Headquarters | Islamabad |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication |
| Website | nitb |
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) is an autonomous government agency under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication in Pakistan. It was founded in 2014.
History
[edit]National Information Technology Board (NITB) was established in 2014 after the merger of the Pakistan Computer Bureau (PCB) and the Electronic Government Directorate (EGD).[1] However, after the passage of the National Information Technology Board Act, of 2022, its status was changed to an autonomous body.[1][2][3]
In 2022, NITB was given the autonomous status through the National Information Technology Board Act, 2022.[3] The Act was approved by the President of Pakistan Arif Alvi under Article 75 of the Constitution of Pakistan.[4]
Role and functions
[edit]NITB is responsible for implementing e-governance across the country as per the vision and policy of the Federal Government. Its objective is to serve the public in a more efficient and effective manner through the provision of e-governance software applications to advisories, consultancies, and federal ministries and divisions.[1][3] NITB has developed and launched more than 31 portals and more than 15 mobile applications in the last four years.[5]
Beep Pakistan
[edit]NITB launched Pakistan's first communication application "Beep Pakistan" under the leadership of Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque. This application is intended to be a homegrown alternative to WhatsApp and aims for secure and efficient digital communication between government officials and employees.[6][7]
Controversies
[edit]Some controversies have emerged regarding NITB's tendering process for skilled IT-HR outsourcing8. Some participating firms raised questions against the process, alleging that the selection criteria were specifically designed to favor one of the potential bidders.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c https://pakistancode.gov.pk/pdffiles/administrator9e230a59250fb6485a7c2f7cf95b1e57.pdf
- ^ "Govt Set to Establish National Information Technology Board".
- ^ a b c "National Information Technology Board (NITB) Act, 2022". www.pakistancode.gov.pk.
- ^ "President Approves National Information Technology Board Bill 2022".
- ^ "Over 31 portals, 15 mobile applications developed by NITB". March 1, 2023.
- ^ "Amin launches Pakistan's first ever communication application 'beep Pakistan'". August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Amin launches Pakistan's first ever communication application "Beep Pakistan"". August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Firms raise questions to tendering process of NITB's skilled IT-HR outsourcing". 14 July 2023.
External links
[edit]- nitb
.gov .pk – official website
