Pakistan is planning to start local manufacturing of SIMs and smart cards, amid a brewing cyber war, in a bid to shield the country from serious threat of cyber attacks. After introducing the mobile manufacturing policy, the government is looking to begin manufacturing of SIMs and smart cards. He said that the committee had recommended reducing taxes on material to be used in the manufacturing of SIMs in Pakistan. He said that several investors were ready to start manufacturing SIMs in Pakistan, adding that it would ensure the country’s security along with creating job opportunities. As per industry experts, the local manufacturing of SIMs will benefit the economy as currently millions of SIMs are imported.

Source: The Express Tribune November 14, 2020 03:52 UTC