" E-Governance " is a term that no longer leaves
the citizens gaping in awe. Starting with
websites, the governments has rolled out an
e-governance program to make its working
transparent and offer better services to the
nation. The plan netted Rs400 million in the
national budget. One can only hope that amount
achieves the intended miracle. As part of the
plugging campaign, a number of governmental
websites offer information about the
administration. Lets take a walk through the
government's alley in cyberspace for a change
and review the best.
The Pakistan Trade Office
The Pakistan Trade Office falls under the
ministry of Commerce and offers trade
information needs of the local as well as US
markets. Here you will find information about
the suppliers and buyers within Pakistan and the
US and an extensive database that features
50,000 Pakistani companies dealing in Pakistani
exports. Details of the investment opportunities
include joint ventures, branch openings and
sectors being privatized within the country.
Travel information for the business class and
tourists alike is also available.
National Tariff Commission
An autonomous agency, that provides
recommendations to the Federal government on
tariff protection to the domestic industry. Here
you will find an overview of the organization
and an outline of the various projects at hand.
PDF formats of legal notices, legislation, rules
and regulations, are available for download.
Downloadable forms is also available on the
site. An extensive list of links to various
other government organizations is an added
attraction.
The Ministry Of Finance
A site for sore eyes. The site is one of the
best in terms of layout and content. A
well-designed website that offers information on
the Ministry of Finance. Here you will find the
Economic Survey reports for the year 2000-2001,
a detailed account of the fiscal operations
between September 2000-March 2001 and an outline
of the economic situation of Pakistan since
1999. A " Guest Book " and the ministry's
contact information are available on this site.
Pakistan Post
With a little help from the Internet,
Pakistan Post Office is revamping its image. At
Pak Post, you can see review the postal services
including mail, banking services, and insurance
offered by the organization. The Pak Post
banking services offer the largest network of
savings bank services in Pakistan. Good news for
stamp collectors. The site offers a wide range
of stamps which can be ordered online via a bank
draft or cross check.
Pakistan Railways ( PR )
At the official site of Pakistan Railways,
you will find the organization's achievements
and the projects it aspires to complete.
Passengers can check train schedules to and from
various destinations or look up details of the
steam safaris offered by the PR. Authorized PR
booking agents are also listed, along with their
telephone numbers. General visitors can view a
colorful image gallery and traders can check
freight rates for various products such as oil,
fertilizer, wheat etc.
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (
PTDC )
PTDC is dedicated to the promotion of tourism
within the country. The site offers details of
the various tourist resorts within the country
and the mode of transportation to get there. You
will also find details of the PTDC motels
available and the facilities offered by them.
Visa information for international tourists is
also available. Aside from this, a tourist guide
provides a FAQs section for foreign tourists.
Details of cultural festivals and events are
also available.
Pakistan International Airline ( PIA )
The
PIA homepage features information on the
national flag carriers operations and projects.
The site features details on the PIA fleet,
flight schedule, In-flight services such as
movies, music and the Duty Free Shop. The site
also offers information on the booking offices,
PIA special interest tours and links to PIA
training centers and PIA's Hub offering details
on the Quaid-e-Azam Airport.
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