National Information Technology Board
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Pakistan |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication |
| Website | nitb |
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) is a government agency under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication in Pakistan. It was established to improve communication and operational efficiency within government organizations.
History
[edit]NITB was initially formed as an attached department of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication.[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]
The National Information Technology Board Act, 2022 was enacted to provide for the establishment of the NITB.[3] The Act was approved by the President of Pakistan Arif Alvi under Article 75 of the Constitution of Pakistan.[4] This Act covers the establishment of the Board, its composition, the appointment of the CEO, meetings of the Board, powers and functions of the Board and other related matters.[1]
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 d 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".
- ^ Desk, NNPS (March 1, 2023). "Over 31 portals, 15 mobile applications developed by NITB".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ desk, News (August 7, 2023). "Amin launches Pakistan's first ever communication application 'beep Pakistan'".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Desk, NNPS (August 7, 2023). "Amin launches Pakistan's first ever communication application "Beep Pakistan"".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Firms raise questions to tendering process of NITB's skilled IT-HR outsourcing". 14 July 2023.
External links
[edit]- nitb
.gov .pk – official website
