The draft regulation to Afghanistan High Council of Telecommunications and Information Technology (AHCTIT) which has 4 chapters and 28 articles was approved by President Ghani.
According to the agency, the aim behind reestablishing of the council is standard and sustainable development of information technology and telecommunications programs across the country.
It is merit to mention that existence of the council will be permanent for decision making on telecommunications and information technology projects.
The council will be held by the president and the minister of telecommunications and information technology will e its chief executive officer, BNA went on to say.
Likewise, general department of High Economic Council (HEC) secretariat will be led by the ministry of telecommunications and information technology.
Led by Second Vice President, AHCTIT was officially established on 1386/02/03 based upon presidential decree no. 460 and was operational until 1391.
The council has 19 members, 16 of whom were permanent members and three others were performing their duty rotationally.
The first meeting of the council is expected to be held in near future.
Source: http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/politics/item/37681-president-ghani-approves-ahctit.html