In an interview to a British broadcaster, Tania Aidrus, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Digital Pakistan, said that access to technology for everyone, cheap phones and internet would have to be made cheaper, otherwise the idea of Digital Pakistan would have to be abandoned.
She further said that how data can help in decision making is important. Technology does not have to be accessible just by understanding technology. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Digital Pakistan said that in his opinion Pakistan is probably another big lock. Can’t stand the downfall so we have to go for smart lockdown.
Tania Aidrus said that the internet has created employment opportunities for many people in a way that is not traditional. Efforts are being made to talk to a doctor on WhatsApp in a situation like a plague.
Special Assistant Tania Aidrus says the Pakistan needs to try to increase Internet access in its own country, make phones cheaper, and if technology-related things continue to be taxed, then the Digital Pakistan project must be forgotten.
