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The IT industry in Pakistan was pretty miffed about the 15% GST imposition that was part of the previous budget, and talk of having it removed picked up the volume right after the budget was passed. Then, during the caretaker government’s tenure, Abdullah Riar, the then IT minister, promised that the GST would be lifted. [...]

Since this sales tax was imposed last year, the general IT industry in Pakistan, local PC/Server manufacturers and IT retailers, have strongly advocated its removal. The 15% General Sales Tax, or GST, is currently applicable to all IT purchases. Critics of the tax argue that it is too soon to impose any inhibitors on the growth of [...]

2007 was a great year for Acer Pakistan. The company achieved 335% growth, with its laptop line doing particularly well. Acer has been present in Pakistan for many years now and is seeking to solidify its position in Asia as it challenges Lenovo for the #3 spot. Acer’s acquisitions this past year, of Gateway and [...]