National Information Technology Board

Short description: Pakistan government agency

National Information Technology Board (NITB)Agency overview

Jurisdiction| Pakistan
Parent agency| Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication
Website| nitb.gov.pk

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.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Role and functions
* 2.1 Beep Pakistan
* 3 Controversies
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## History

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

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

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

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

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://pakistancode.gov.pk/pdffiles/administrator9e230a59250fb6485a7c2f7cf95b1e57.pdf
2. ↑ "Govt Set to Establish National Information Technology Board". https://propakistani.pk/2022/09/02/govt-set-to-establish-national-information-technology-board/.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "National Information Technology Board (NITB) Act, 2022". https://www.pakistancode.gov.pk/english/UY2FqaJw1-apaUY2Fqa-apaUY2Npa5hnZg==-sg-jjjjjjjjjjjjj.
4. ↑ "President Approves National Information Technology Board Bill 2022". https://propakistani.pk/2022/08/14/president-approves-national-information-technology-board-bill-2022/.
5. ↑ Desk, NNPS (March 1, 2023). "Over 31 portals, 15 mobile applications developed by NITB". https://www.app.com.pk/national/over-31-portals-15-mobile-applications-developed-by-nitb/.
6. ↑ desk, News (August 7, 2023). "Amin launches Pakistan's first ever communication application 'beep Pakistan'". https://pakobserver.net/amin-launches-pakistans-first-ever-communication-application-beep-pakistan/.
7. ↑ Desk, NNPS (August 7, 2023). "Amin launches Pakistan's first ever communication application "Beep Pakistan"". https://www.app.com.pk/national/amin-launches-pakistans-first-ever-communication-application-beep-pakistan/.
8. ↑ "Firms raise questions to tendering process of NITB's skilled IT-HR outsourcing". 14 July 2023. https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/07/14/firms-raise-questions-to-tendering-process-of-nitbs-skilled-it-hr-outsourcing/.

## External links

* nitb.gov.pk – official website

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