The Computer Society of Pakistan (CSP) is the national organization of
Information Technology professionals in the country. It was established
in 1973 to promote the use of computers, increase general awareness
among the public and to look after the professional interests of the IT
personnel in the country.
The Society holds
lectures, seminars and technology forums which provide an excellent
platform for the interaction of professionals. It organizes annual
computer exhibitions and software competitions all over the country
with the objective of fostering a better future for IT in Pakistan.
The
Computer Society of Pakistan sponsors students to take part in the
international software competitions in various countries as well as
organizes various programs for the youth. The current membership of the
Society is over 2000 professionals working in over 350 public and
private sector organizations.
The head office of
the Society is located in Karachi with chapter offices in
Aims
& Objectives
- To facilitate
the professional advancement of personnel engaged in Information
Technology (IT) and related occupation.
- To promote
knowledge of the development and use of IT equipment and related
techniques.
- To provide
facilities for exchange of information and views of IT equipment and
related techniques.
- To foster and
encourage high standards of professional ethics and conduct among its
members.
- To prescribe
professional qualifications and to conduct examinations for members and
others in the field of IT.
Achievements
Several important
issues addressed by the Computer Society of Pakistan over the years are
as under:
- Computer
allowance approved by the government for computer professionals was
implemented in many institutions through the help of the committee
setup by CSP in this connection.
- Standardization
of computer education.
- Software Piracy
and Copyright issues in Pakistan.
- Rationalization
of duty and sales tax on computers.
- Declaring
software as an industry.
- Representation
of CSP in government policy making bodies regarding national policies
on Information Technology.
- Special
incentives for computers in education.
- Tax holidays
and other incentives for computer manufacturing.
- Pre-Shipment
inspection problems faced by computer importers.
- Formation of
working groups and study circles on various issues.
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