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Number of local computer assembling companies decline |
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Enhanced tax on such imports will not only provide more revenue to the government, but will also discourage the practice of importing obsolete technology and electronic products, said Khushnood.
The government should levy import duty on new electronic items, which will help the local industry flourish, thus, more revenue will be generated.
A large segment of the people opts for used computers without being aware of the disadvantages of the same, he said.
Local computer manufacturers are catering to the market that is willing to buy new computers with value-added advantages and services, said Khushnood, adding, ěWe have to keep in mind that the new computers manufactured by these manufacturers are not expensive and are available with three years warranty.
The cost of ownership of a new computer is much lower than of an old one. Definitely, import of used computers has slowed down the growth of this industry, but encourages us to bring better technology that is affordable and within the reach of the common man,” he said.
Since its inception, Viper Technology has grown tremendously and established itself as one of the leading IT solution providers in the country, said the chief executive officer, adding that the company is providing corporate solutions in both hardware and software.
“We have recently ventured in the consumer segment, as well by launching Viper Notes (net-books) and Viper Pacers (Desk-top machines). The recent addition is to cater to the single consumers need within their price range,” he said.
Studies signify that an average per wattage consumption of a used machine is three to five times more than a new one. At this stage, when the country is facing power crisis, the people should start thinking about conserving energy by using new computers rather than the used ones, as it will bring improvement in the present energy crisis situation, said Khushnood.
As far as environmental hazards are concerned, developed countries are using Pakistan as an e-dumping station.
“We are importing material that cannot be re-utilised or consumed and we also lack the technology and facilities to degenerate them appropriately. Children are hired to extract lead and copper from the e-dump, the rest is unusable, hence, it is burned,” he said.
ěObsolete technology deprives us to work on the latest software, as the old technology is not compatible with the latest software, the company chief executive said, adding that there is no comparison between a new machine and a used one,” he added.
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