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Research Networking in Pakistan: Current Status and Future Prospects

Explore the current landscape of research networking in Pakistan, including international collaborations, network providers, and connectivity initiatives. Learn about the existing infrastructure, upcoming developments, and the potential benefits for universities and research institutions.

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Research Networking in Pakistan: Current Status and Future Prospects

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  1. The Current Status of Research Networking in Pakistan. Arshad Ali (NIIT) and Warren Matthews (Georgia Tech).

  2. Pakistan This map taken from the CIA fact book. (http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pk.html)

  3. Research and International Collaboration • Pakistan has 8-10 major universities with significant international collaboration. • HEP, Chemistry, Biology, Grid research. • North America, CERN and other parts of Europe. • Supported by the Pakistan Educational Research Network (PERN).

  4. Network Providers • Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) • 1 million users • Monopoly ended in December 2002. • National Telecommunications Corporation (NTC) • $2500 for E1 (2Mbps) connection to PERN. Independent of mileage.

  5. International Connectivity • SEAMEWE3 • South East Asia (SEA), Middle East (ME), West Europe (WE). • Termination point is PTCL location in Karachi. • SEAMEWE3 best know for multiple >12hour outages.

  6. International Connectivity • All International voice and data traffic is across SEAMEWE3. • Connections on West (SingTel) and East (BT) segments. • First hop for both is to Fujairah, UAE. • Satellite backup.

  7. Future Connectivity • SEAMEWE4 under construction • Total capacity 1.28Tbps (128 x 10Gbps). • PTCL is the only consortium member from Pakistan. • DWDM equipment will be installed in Karachi. • Expected Q4 2005.

  8. Future Connectivity • Karachi - Islamabad will be upgraded to a 10Gbps ring. • Opportunities for other . • Domestic network is expanding to 25 more cities from 3 ATM switches and access routers in 15 cities.

  9. Summary • Following deregulation, research networking in Pakistan is expanding rapidly. • SEAMEWE4 will provide significant increase in international bandwidth. • Significant increase within Pakistan too. • Potential improvement for Universities. • Both Pakistani and external.

  10. Links • http://www.pern.edu.pk • http://www.ptcl.com.pk

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