02-07-2012, 11:58 AM
Lahore—A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Punjab government and Google for cooperation in information technology sector at Arfa Software Technology Park, here Monday.
Under the agreement Google will provide access to the historical and tourist attractions of the province on internet to promote worldwide awareness about the rich heritage of the province. Secretary Tourism Dr. Allah Bakhsh Malik and William Fitzgerald of Google Asia signed the document. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Provincial Finance Minister Kamran Michael, Chairman Planning & Development, Secretary Irrigation, Chairman Information Technology Board and representatives of Google were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister welcomed the agreement with Google for cooperation in information technology and said that access to the historical and tourist sites of Punjab through Google mailing and internet will promote awareness about the modern and ancient Lahore as well as its historical and cultural heritage. He thanked Google and said that Punjab government is implementing a comprehensive programme on information technology and measures are also being taken for the speedy execution of land record computerization project.
He said that Google should also extend assistance in the expeditious completion of this project.
Under the agreement Google will provide access to the historical and tourist attractions of the province on internet to promote worldwide awareness about the rich heritage of the province. Secretary Tourism Dr. Allah Bakhsh Malik and William Fitzgerald of Google Asia signed the document. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Provincial Finance Minister Kamran Michael, Chairman Planning & Development, Secretary Irrigation, Chairman Information Technology Board and representatives of Google were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister welcomed the agreement with Google for cooperation in information technology and said that access to the historical and tourist sites of Punjab through Google mailing and internet will promote awareness about the modern and ancient Lahore as well as its historical and cultural heritage. He thanked Google and said that Punjab government is implementing a comprehensive programme on information technology and measures are also being taken for the speedy execution of land record computerization project.
He said that Google should also extend assistance in the expeditious completion of this project.