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The internet broke barriers. Some countries are fighting to reverse this trend and erect digital barriers on the internet. Most of those countries are authoritarian regimes who insist on controlling information flows to their people. Some are governments trying to protect their people from the dangerous world outside their borders. In all cases, these barriers hurt U.S. businesses.
Erecting barriers on the internet is called data localization. The movement to localize some or all of internet data has grown over the past five years as countries introduce new laws restricting data flows, and others try to boost local businesses by placing burdens on international competition.
ISPR, I.T. Ministry Seek to ‘Revolutionize’ Pakistan’s Animation Industry
Courtesy ISPR
Military’s media wing announces collaboration to promote animation industry and generate employment, attract foreign investment for sector
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and the military’s media wing on Sunday agreed to collaborate for the development and promotion of the country’s animation industry, with an official press release noting the “huge potential” to expand the sector.
Noting that the global market for the animation industry was around $270 billion, with estimates claiming this could grow to $415 billion by 2025, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations said investment in the sector could prove a great boon for Pakistan’s economy. “Currently, Pakistani animators have limited access to required infrastructure and professional training/courses,” it said, adding that developing the sector could generate employment, attract foreig