Dr Sharif Memon the Chairman Board of Intermediate Education and one of our best known educationist was the guest of Kalia Group when he carried out a detailed and critical tour of the pioneering and ground-breaking projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) namely KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan. 

He rated the group work on Site@school as revolutionary in view of the fact that it is up-to-date with most modern educational techniques. He was of the view that this program shall be a great help to our young students seeking advanced education and they will take more and more interest in IT education.

Dr Memon was most satisfied with the fact that the steps taken by Kalia Group are very productive, and he felt that this effort will lead our country on the road of progress and we shall soon join the ranks of other developed countries who have solved their problems through the use of Information Technology.

Dr Memon pointed out that while the resources of our Government are limited and scarce. He stated that the help of the Private Sector will not only reduce the burden of the Government but will also go a long way in reducing unemployment.

Moreover, he was extremely happy to note that Kalia Group is performing more than its share and its projects demarcate the sincerity with which it is working towards the advancement of the IT sector in our country and paid glowing tributes to Mr. Hanif S. Kalia for his contribution in this endeavor.

Mr. Shabbir Hussain Qureshi is a renowned social worker, deeply involved in welfare and educational projects established by the Kalia Group under the able leadership of its Chairman Mr. Hanif S. Kalia.

Mr. Quershi paid a visit to the pioneering and ground-breaking projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.

He stated that that the contribution of Kalia Group towards economic and social progress of the community and the country is more than praise worthy.

Mr. Qureshi was of the view that their projects progress have opened the doors to IT education which is most important for the young generation.

He further said that the portal website which has provided a standardized curriculum for virtual university - namely Site@school. This program will spread the language of the 21st century without which no Community or Nation can make any progress or achieve any economic prosperity.

Commenting on the work done by Kalia Group to endorse the field of IT in the country he stated that he was very much inspired by the zeal of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia. If such software houses like this (KalSoft) start developing which have their own search engines & Knowledge bases, we can prosper in an effective manner.

President PASHA Mr. Syed Hamza Mateen visited the pioneering and innovative projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) i.e. KalSoft & KalPoint, which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.
After a detailed visit and discussion, he recorded his impression as follows.

"The Government is taking effective steps to promote the business of Software in the country but while awareness of software exports do not presently exist, there is a noticeable increase in the number of IT Professionals. There are also a number of openings for these professionals.

He stated that he was very much impressed by the working of these projects namely KalSoft & KalPoint, and said that he was sure that no other organization can match the progress made by Kalia Group.
Mr. Mateen paid tributes to the force behind these projects Mr. Hanif S. Kalia, Mr. Khurram H. Kalia and Mr. Abdul Ghaffar Memon for their efforts and services.

Mr. Mateen further stated that he was happy to admit that the name of Kalia Group is on top of those working on IT & E-Commerce. 

Mr. Mateen particularly praised Kalpoint.com portal service which has directed the younger generation towards the desired progress. Mr. Mateen also praised the Site@School program and admired the concept having a standard IT education at school level which is very innovative and will eventually aid and assist the young generation tremendously and pave the way for their success in the field of IT.

Mohammad Hanif Janoo Chairman Tea Association of Pakistan is a well-known personality having a strong professional background justifying his working at key executive positions. He is also well known for his expertise in the business field. 
Mr. Hanif Janoo paid a visit to the pioneering and ground-breaking projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.

Mr. Janoo after visiting these projects praised the vision and efforts of KG under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia towards the economic progress and well-being of the country. He reiterated the fact that the younger generation has a very significant role to play in the development and progress of a country. 
Mr. Janoo also praised the endeavors of KG and Mr. Hanif S. Kalia in particular in providing the necessary tools for providing quality IT education. 

In conclusion he emphasized on the fact that work should be done to meet the challenges of the 21st century and in this regard the IT sector should be dealt with care and caution as any haste may hamper the progress of this very important sector.

High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H.E.Al-Haj Mohammad Omar Said Soba along with his delegation recently paid a visit to the innovative and dynamic projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) i.e. KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in creating awareness and the development of IT sector in Pakistan.

His Excellency after visiting these projects praised the vision and efforts of KG under the able leadership of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia towards the economic progress and well-being of Pakistan and hoped that such endeavors could also be instituted in Kenya.

The Honorable HC stated that the visit to KalPoint has been very educative and rewarding. I have learnt a lot from the visit and showed a keen desire to have similar programs in his country, for which he sought guidance and co-operation of KG. 

He desired and requested that a delegation of IT experts of KG should visit Kenya and assist them in establishing such a facility and most importantly to create awareness regarding IT in Kenya. He wished KG Allah’s guidance & blessings.

In conclusion he emphasized on the fact that work should be done by the Kenyan Government in collaboration with the Pakistan Government for mutual benefits in the field of IT to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H.E.Al-Haj Mohammad Omar Said Soba along with his delegation recently paid a visit to the innovative and dynamic projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) i.e. KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in creating awareness and the development of IT sector in Pakistan.

His Excellency after visiting these projects praised the vision and efforts of KG under the able leadership of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia towards the economic progress and well-being of Pakistan and hoped that such endeavors could also be instituted in Kenya.

The Honorable HC stated that the visit to KalPoint has been very educative and rewarding. I have learnt a lot from the visit and showed a keen desire to have similar programs in his country, for which he sought guidance and co-operation of KG. 

He desired and requested that a delegation of IT experts of KG should visit Kenya and assist them in establishing such a facility and most importantly to create awareness regarding IT in Kenya. He wished KG Allah’s guidance & blessings.

In conclusion he emphasized on the fact that work should be done by the Kenyan Government in collaboration with the Pakistan Government for mutual benefits in the field of IT to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Justice (Retd) Abdul Hafeez Memon recently paid a visit to the innovative and dynamic projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) i.e. KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.

Speaking on this occasion he said that it is a well-known fact that in this present digital world, Information Technology (IT) is growing at a phenomenal pace in view of the fact that IT is solving a lot of problems and is abetting to gain useful knowledge on different subject matters and in accretion new research is also being explored through IT.

Justice Memon stated that he was very much impressed with the professional manner in which both KalPoint & KalSoft are being run. He said that the social services provided by KalPoint in the form of jobs, marriages are outstanding and unique to say the least.

Moreover, he stated that the business community should play its due role in providing the younger generation the guidelines to progress and to explore their potential to the best of their abilities.

Commenting on the contribution of Chairman KG Mr. Hanif S. Kalia’s role in the progress of IT sector in Pakistan, he stated that it is well said that he is Baba-e-Information Technology. He really is. May Allah Almighty help him in his work and in conclusion said that he was much pleased to see that KG is doing a remarkable task and wished KG all the best in their endeavors in the field of IT. God Bless them.

Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh (Minister Population & Welfare, Govt. of Sindh) paid a visit to the pioneering and innovative projects KalSoft & KalPoint; of KALIA GROUP (KG) which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.
He said that The Chairman of KG Mr. Hanif S. Kalia has come up with a vision when none was there. Likewise, he said that KG are the true pioneers in promoting IT awareness as KG is the first Group to venture in the field of E-Commerce which is a good beginning in Pakistan and he hoped that this endeavor will encourage many other Companies to do the same. 
He stated that our neighbor India and other countries of this region are far ahead in the field of IT and put emphasis on the fact that once people start working like KG is striving in software and IT industry, our country would be on equal terms with other developed countries of the world. 
On his visit at KalSoft he said that it was a grand show of professionalism that I have witnessed at KalSoft & the quality which I saw both in terms of Human Resource and equipments are really an impressive ones and he hoped that Institutions like KalSoft will take Pakistan in the vanguard in the field of I.T.
After going through the presentation of KalPoint.com, Mr. Sheikh was very much impressed by the work being done by KG in the sphere of IT; and the social services being provided through the web portal KalPoint.com. 
Further he stressed that the aim is to disseminate the IT education with the help of our business community and was very happy to see that Kalia Group is contributing a lot under the able leadership of their Chairman Mr. Hanif S. Kalia. 
Mr. Sheikh wished KG great success and said that he was sure in near future this Group would get wide international recognition and bring great honor for our beloved country Pakistan. Inshallah!

Mr. Masood Ali Naqvi President Management Association of Pakistan and former President of ICAP paid a visit to the world-renown IT projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) i.e. KalSoft & KalPoint, which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.
KG has emerged as a trust worthy and progressive group under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia due to his dedication, devotion and commitment to the group, Mr. Naqvi observed.
He also praised the endeavors of KG and Mr. Hanif S. Kalia in particular in providing the necessary tools for providing quality IT education. 
Mr. Naqvi said that the IT culture has been introduced very late in the country. According to him the business traditions are very hard to break as old habits die hard. He elaborated on this fact by giving an example of Electronic Banking (E-Banking ) reasoning that it’s only since last few years that the banks have started having this product, which is still very limited. 
Highlighting the problems of E-commerce he said that security, credibility & confidence are of utmost importance. We have yet to take notice of the likely benefits but once the due Electronic Security environment is setup, people will be more tempted to use E-commerce. 
As regards IT projects of KG he said that it is a wonderful step and KG is indeed working towards creating an IT culture in Pakistan. He was much pleased to see youth working all around & especially the girls. He congratulated KG for having taken such wise & bold steps in creating IT awareness amongst the masses and praised Mr. Hanif S. Kalia, for his vision & wished him all the success in his accomplishments.

Dr. Khawaja Amjad Saeed arguably the country's top Economist and also the former President of the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants, paid a visit to the pioneering and dynamic projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) i.e. KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.
Dr. Saeed said that these projects were a milestone on the road to prosperity and progress of Pakistan. He went on to remark that the economic and social progress of any country depends on how its younger generation is provided the facilities of education. 
Moreover, he stated that the business community should play its due part in providing the younger generation the guidelines to progress and to fulfill their potential in a positive and constructive manner.
In this context he said that Kalia Group did not need any special introduction for they are well-known for their contribution towards the economic progress of the country but also in promoting the language of the 21st century- that is IT. 
Furthermore, he accentuated on the fact that the country badly needs the establishment of the IT culture for the economic and cultural progress of the country and that such a base will serve as the spinal cord of our future society. 
The respected Professor also praised the educational program of Kalia Group i.e. Site@School and said these programs will prove to be very beneficial and educative to our young students. 
On Kalia Group projects he said that it is a wonderful step and KG is indeed working towards creating IT culture in Pakistan. He was much pleased to see youth working all around & especially the girls. He congratulated Kalia Group for having taken such wise & bold steps in creating IT awareness amongst the masses and praised Mr. Hanif S. Kalia, for his vision & wished him all the success in his accomplishments.

Mr. Tariq Hasan Deputy City Nazim paid a visit to the world-renown IT projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) i.e. KalSoft & KalPoint, which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.
In the words of Mr. Hasan “In today’s modern times computer education has become very important for both the old and new generation. No progress or prosperity individual or collective is possible without acquiring IT education.
Government of Pakistan and the City Government are both working on such IT programs with the co-operation of the Kalia Group who are the pioneers in the field of IT.”
Further he stressed that the aim is to disseminate the IT education with the help of our business community and was very happy to see that Kalia Group is contributing a lot under the able leadership of their Chairman Mr. Hanif S. Kalia. Besides this he said that he was very moved by the endeavors of KG to serve and aid the poor and backward elements of our society through their praiseworthy social project Ko-Ordination Group (KRG).
Mr. Hasan said that KRG has helped in instituting many institutes by providing both financial and technical facilities.
Moreover he was highly impressed by the finding that apart from their free portal KG, has also arranged quality education through their versatile program Site@School.
He was sure that this curriculum will go a long way towards advancement and prosperity of the new generation. Inshallah!

The organization Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) was created as the Metro Police of Karachi for eradicating the problem faced by citizens and business community of the Town is well-known for its efficiency and effectiveness. 
Kalia Group was fortunate to get a visit from the Chairman of CPLC Mr. Jamil Yousuf at the pioneering and ground-breaking projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.
Mr. Yousuf stated that the prudent use of IT will help a great deal to organizations like CPLC to stop anti-social crimes as dacoity and carjacking.
He further praised the part played by KG towards the economic progress of Pakistan which resulted in promoting the IT culture in the Country through IT projects.
Mr. Yousuf further stated that the mutual co-operation of the CPLC and KalPoint.com should establish an effective network which can help in eradicating anti-social crimes and provide necessary protection to the problems and particularly to the business community.
Moreover he stated that under the prominent and distinguished name in the business sector Mr. Hanif S. Kalia, the projects undertaken by Kalia Group in the field of Information technology (IT) has provided the young generation the necessary facilities which are very admirable and commendable.

Mr. Tariq Sayeed Chairman, G-77 Cell of FPCCI paid a visit to the pioneering and ground-breaking projects KalSoft & KalPoint; of (KALIA GROUP (KG) which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.

Mr. Sayeed was very much impressed by the work being done by KG in the sphere of IT; and the social services being provided through the web portal KalPoint.com. He accentuated on the fact that it is highly commendable that a Pakistani Company has built world-class building for software development.

Mr. Sayeed was overwhelmed by the standard of work, which he referred to as of International standard and said that every Pakistani should be proud of these institutions & should follow their footsteps.

Further he stressed that the aim is to disseminate the IT education with the help of our business community and was very happy to see that Kalia Group is contributing a lot under the able leadership of their Chairman Mr. Hanif S. Kalia. 

Mr. Sayeed was of the opinion that it is in larger interest of our National Economy that we should try our best to produce skilled Human Resources for which there is demand in the market. We must follow the demand of market for the consumption of our professionals.

Mr. Sayeed wished KG great success and said that he was sure in near future this Group would get wide international recognition and bring great honor for our beloved country Pakistan. Inshallah!

“The motivation of Kalia Group inspires me a lot. Their practical work towards the endorsement of IT in the country is undoubtedly worthwhile. They have established many educational institutes and I have been following their work through brochures and other means. Today it was an eye opener to visit Software House Kalsoft (Pvt) Ltd. and KalPoint.com. KalPoint.com is certainly a very powerful website amongst other websites on cyberspace. It is playing a pivotal role by providing excellent services & information and is creating awareness of IT among masses especially youth. Software House Kalsoft (Pvt) Ltd. is very instrumental in producing Softwares of international standard. These projects of Kalia Group are a role model for many Pakistani entrepreneurs, concerned citizens and software houses. I wish them good luck. “

Expressions on KalSoft (Pvt) Ltd’s Visitors Book.

It is a great pleasure to visit KalSoft (Pvt) Ltd. & see its outstanding performance. The building, people & quality of work are of international standard. This is an excellent project, for other Pakistanis to follow. I wish you further success.

Expressions on KalPoint.com’s Visitors Book

“I am much impressed with KalPoint.com website. It has varied subjects concerning our problems/society. This is indeed a very imaginative work and an excellent service to the people of Pakistan/Abroad. I wish further success and good luck”

Major Gen. ® Ahsan Ahmed, Sindh Minister of Health on his visit to Kalia Group’s world renowned projects KalSoft and KalPoint.com said that the work being done by these organizations under the guidance of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia is fantastic.

He asserted that it is person like Mr. Hanif S. Kalia who has taken the same steps as his forefathers at the time of independence had taken. It is highly commendable that Mr. Kalia has taken the initiative to promote an IT culture in Pakistan on a mass basis which is crying need of the hour. He stated that all the undergoing projects in relation to the IT sector are of paramount importance and are helping the progress & development of a stable economy and prosperity in the country.

Major Gen. ® Ahsan Ahmed particularly praised the SITE@SCHOOL programme and said it is a milestone to promote overall quality education and to provide solid foundation to our children. He also praised that the Scholarship programme being introduced by KRG will help the students immensely and will aid and assist the young generation tremendously and will pave the way for their success in the field of IT.

Prof. Surgeon A. Majid Memon Professor of Obtetrics & Gynaecology, Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry and Dean, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences. Hamdard University, Karachi visited the world renowned IT projects of Kalia Group (KG) i.e. KalPoint.com & KalSoft recently.

Speaking on this occasion he said that it is a well-known fact that in this present digital world, Information Technology (IT) is growing at a phenomenal pace in view of the fact that IT is solving a lot of problem’s and is abetting to gain useful knowledge on different subject matter’s and in accretion new research is also being explored through IT.

He said that nowadays a professional of IT is earning more than a qualified doctor as in early stages of his career a doctor earns around Rs.5000 and it is due to this fact that the inclination to join the medical profession has decreased immensely especially men who prefer to venture into the field of IT as it offers immeasurable financial benefits.

Furthermore he said that he is one of the regular users of KalPoint.com web site and the category he liked the most is Matrimonial service. He stated that this is a very useful social service. 

Commenting on the contribution of Chairman Kalia Group Mr. Hanif S. Kalia’s, role in the progress of IT sector in Pakistan he stated that is well said that he is Baba-e-Information Technology. He really is. May Allah Almighty help him in his work and in conclusion said that he was very pleased to see that Kalia group is doing a remarkable task and wished KG all the best in their endeavors in the field of IT.

SDC is an organization which monitors the growth and development of Information Technology (IT) in Pakistan. Its activities encompass the monitoring of all the institutes, NGO’s, and other related departments working on the development of the IT sector.
Recently the CEO of SDC Mr. Syed Nazar Ali visited the world renown projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) KalSoft & KalPoint and observed the undergoing projects.

On this occasion in a brief chat he stated that all the undergoing projects in relation to the IT sector are of paramount importance and are helping the progress & development of a stable economy and prosperity in the country.
He accentuated the fact that it should be kept in mind that the heart & soul of KG Mr. Hanif S. Kalia and under his dynamic leadership has acquired a prominent position in the business sector and has come forward as a dependable and trust worthy enterprise. The Koordination Group (KRG) also set up under the leadership of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia is furnishing scholarships to those students having an aptitude and interest in IT, and hopefully as a result of this practice illiteracy and poverty will be rooted out in an efficient manner. 

Mr. Syed Nazar Ali added that Kalpoint.com has introduced a new curriculum Standard of IT Education (SITE@school), and the idea of having standard IT education at school level is very innovative which will aid and assist the young generation tremendously and will pave the way for their success in the field of IT. 

CEO of SDC Mr. Syed Nazar Ali congratulated Kalia Group (KG) on the activities and accomplishments of Kalpoint.com. Moreover he highlighted the fact that the groups new websites has also illustrated expansively with reference to the “IT World” and it will not only help students it will also help the business men and it is in fact a wonderful achievement for KG for the fruition and development of a stable economy and flawless defense.

Mr. Yaqoob Ilyas Provincial Minister of IT, Sindh on his visit at Kalia Group office said that every century has seen its advancement and IT is this century’s advancement as this sector will go a long way in helping the changes being made in different sectors from defense, business, trade, education, health and other sectors.

He said that no one is perfect and the passage of learning goes all life. In addition he stated that IT is the language of 21st century and without learning which no development and growth is likely. Moreover he said that shortly an IT training program will be conducted for the members of the Sindh Assembly. 

He said that work is underway for the development of an e-government and plans are to merge all the departments specially education department in this project. 

He thanked Mr. Hanif S. Kalia for offering his valuable suggestions in the development of this project. He praised the contribution of the Chairman of Ko-Ordination Group and said that this organization under the able leadership of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia is working in a very efficient and effective manner on a mass basis to promote the cause of IT.

He was very impressed by the infrastructure of Kalia Group pioneering projects (KalSoft & KalPoint) and said that after visiting these projects and the work that is in progress here it can be said safely that the future of IT is in safe and capable hands.
Moreover, he said that the work that Mr. Hanif S. Kalia has done for the educational sector is tremendous and worthy of praise. He also gave his opinion on the future of IT sector in Pakistan which he said is bright in view of the fact both that both the governmental and private sectors are playing their role competently to promote the culture of IT and in this regard significant projects are underway. 

Mr. Yaqoob Ilyas concluded his interview by admiring the work done by KalPoint.com regarding the development of a standardized IT syllabus SITE @ School and said that the Government of Pakistan will also participate in this mission as well and will help in implementing SITE @ School system on the national/provincial level to enable kids to receive updated and thoroughly designed IT education program which is the need of today.

Well-known educationist and a person who lend a vital hand in the growth & expansion of the Educational Sector, Executive District Officer (EDO) Education of the City Government Professor Rais Alvi visited the pioneering and ground-breaking projects of KALIA GROUP (KG) KalSoft & KalPoint which are playing key roles in the development of IT sector in Pakistan.

He stated that education is like a jewel and every Parent should equip their children with this jewel in view of the fact that education is the backbone for any nation or communities success and in this day of technological growth the education of IT should be made mandatory. 

He pointed out lots of problems in the colleges & people and stated that people at the helm of affairs didn't manage properly. 
Furthermore he added that a country in which the Industrialist and Businessman supports the growth of education and go hand in hand with the government for the development of the educational sector there is no doubt that such country or community will progress and develop at a very fast rate. 

He stated that technology is of paramount importance and the government should help private sector in incorporating IT in the business as well as educational sector.

Moreover he stated that under the prominent and distinguished name in the business sector Mr. Hanif S. Kalia, the projects undertaken by Kalia Group in the field of Information technology (IT) has provided the young generation the necessary facilities which are very admirable and commendable.

Mehtab Akbar Rashidi is a well known showbiz personality and educationist; however her personality is so diverse that one can not tag her to a specified field. Mrs. Rashidi visited the prominent IT projects of Kalia Group (KG) i.e. KalPoint.com & KalSoft. She inspected both the projects with keen interest and enthusiasm. She said that IT is a blessing and it’s up to us how we take it. Every century has seen its advancement and IT is this century’s advancement as this sector will go a long way in helping the countries political, social and economic conditions. Mrs. Mehtab Akbar Rashidi added that the need is to nurture the IT sector keeping in view the growing challenges which the world is facing right now. This progress is of paramount importance for our future well being. Furthermore she added that IT is the language of 21st century and without learning which no progress and prosperity is now possible. In this context she paid tribute to and lauded Mr. Hanif S. Kalia for his sustained efforts to promote the IT sector and reiterated the fact that the efforts put up by these projects are commendable. 

Mrs. Rashidi praised the SITE@SCHOOL programme in particular and said it is a milestone to promote overall quality education and to provide solid foundation to our children. She also praised that the Scholarship programme being introduced by KG will help the students immensely and will aid and assist the young generation tremendously and will pave the way for their success in the field of IT. 

She stated that in order to improve the standard of education, the physical environment needs to be improved as well, since education enlightens your personality. Kids should be given that good environment as well in schools, along with quality education. Furthermore, teachers should be selected on merit. Improvement definitely needs to be done.

Prof. Dr. S.M. Aqil Burney has 30 years of vast experience of teaching in different local universities and the universities abroad. He is currently the Project Director of Uplift Project, Dept of Computer Science, University of Karachi (MoST) and Umear Basha Institute of Information Technology (UBIT) of Karachi University.

Explaining about the mushroom growth of IT institutes in our country which have compromised to a great deal on the quality of education and are just minting money he said that by giving an example that when it rains, a lot of weeds also grow with the other plants. The plants obviously survive but the weeds die their own death. Likewise when people reject these institutes which compromise on quality, they will fade away and no one will even remember them.

Moreover he added that the youth are conscious about their future. If the registration in IT is slow, it means IT is not getting business like India. To call it a misconception among youth is not right. I think students are still taking interest in IT and IT has a bright future in Pakistan. Now every profession is bound to use IT to survive. So one cannot deny the importance of IT these days. IT is not going to end it’s horizon but the issue is; are we ready to make use of IT from business point of view?

He insisted that some very important question and various issues need to be discussed with it. For instance Social structure, Education level, Market places and how people do business is important. He said if we talk about the big cities like Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, E-Commerce is already being used. ATM’s and interbank processing are under usage these days. Kalia Group’s project MallPk.com is also a positive step towards E-Commerce implementation in Pakistan. There is a future but society has to adopt it with open hands. 

Commenting on the work done by Kalia Group to endorse the field of IT in the country he stated that he was very much inspired by the zeal of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia. If such software houses like this (KalSoft) start developing which have their own search engines & Knowledge bases, we can prosper. 

Actually we are consuming more IT than creating IT. When we are consumer, other countries will get benefit of it but when we are creative, we can get benefit out of it completely. I am very much satisfied with Kalia Group’s effort in creating IT culture in Pakistan.

Mohammad Ashraf Bawany is a well-known personality in the finance sector and he belongs to a respectable Memon Community and is currently Member of the Joint Committee of ICMAP (Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan) and ICAP (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan). He was also nominated as Technical Advisor to IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) IT committee.

On his visit to the projects of Kalia Group he said that the work done by this organization under the guidance of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia is wonderful. 

Elucidating his thoughts on the IT sector in Pakistan he said that IT has a definite growing future in this country. He stated that IT is in much demand all over the world and he sees lots of investments coming to Pakistan in this field because we have the skills and the hard working professional (manpower) to accomplish the task in an efficient and effective manner. 

He said that the only way this nation can develop is through education. Acquiring education by working hard, going to the depth of the knowledge and excelling in what ever area we go is the key to success. This way we will be able to carve a niche for ourselves all over the world in every field and department we venture into. 

Commenting on the projects of Kalia Group (KalSoft &KalPoint.com) he said that these projects show that there is remarkable potential in Pakistan with respect to talent and by working in a well-organized manner we can grow in leaps and bound in the IT sector. 

Further more he accentuated the fact that like every other core subjects like Finance, Management, Marketing and Accounting, major emphasis should also be given on IT as it is the language of the future and also in view of the fact that all the work done in organization in done with the help of computers and without IT literacy and its implementation in an organization it would be difficult to survive in the industry.

Kalia Group (KG) is a name to reckon with in the world of Trade and Commerce in Pakistan and overseas as well. Mr. Nisar said that the projects being undertaken under the realm of KG are and acting as the backbone in the IT sector to bring prosperity in the country, specially in the field of Information Technology (IT), the work of Kalia Group and endeavor being made by Kalia Group for creating awareness of IT amongst the masses & promoting IT culture in Pakistan are exceptional. 

Mr. Memon stated that keeping in view the demands of the 21st century he felt that the projects by Kalia Group (KG) are at par with the projects in USA & Europe. He said that changing technology is driving the next wave of economic growth and to take advantage of this growth we will have to apply not only new technology but also new thinking.

Moreover Mr. Memon stated that for the development of IT in Europe, Euro Software Park (ESP) has appointed Mr. Khurram H. Kalia as its Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and his nomination as the CTO is an achievement and honor for the country.
He stated that all the undergoing projects in relation to the IT sector are of paramount importance and are helping the progress & development of a stable economy and prosperity in the country.

He said to achieve a stable economy and prosperity in the country there is an urgent need for an infrastructure to be developed in the IT sector in Pakistan as it lags behind in this sector which may prove disastrous in achieving the dream of a stable economy and a flawless defense system.