KARACHI: First locally assembled computer

KARACHI, Feb 20: The Sindh Adviser on Information Technology, Environment and Alternate Energy, Mohammad Noman Saigol, inaugurated a locally assembled computer system on Monday. The system has been developed by the Ideal Distribution Lines, says an official statement.

Chief executive of IDL Aslam Pirzada said that the computer was more powerful and efficient than P-IV, and this would a unique one.—PPI/APP

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