ISLAMABAD (GNP): Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja assured the federal government’s full cooperation in addressing the challenges faced by the IT sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. She stated that 800,000 youth from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have already been successfully trained under the DigiSkills Program. Following the Prime Minister’s directives, specialized training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), modern digital technology, and small business startup development will be provided to the province’s youth to enable young men and women to access online employment opportunities from home.
A high-level meeting regarding the Digital Master Plan and the National Digital Commission was held at Governor House Peshawar, co-chaired by the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, and the Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja.
The meeting was attended by Federal Additional Secretary Ministry of IT Rafique Ahmed Buriro, Chairman Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) Dr. Sohail, CEO Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) Faisal Jaidi, CEO Ignite Bilal Abbasi, Advisor on Science & IT Usman Saifullah, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Fakhar Alam Irfan, Secretary IT Nisar Ahmed, along with other senior officials from the Ministry of IT and the provincial government.
During the meeting, Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Chairman PDA Dr. Sohail provided a detailed briefing on the “Digital Nation Pakistan” initiative and the “National Digital Master Plan.”
They highlighted that in line with the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s vision for a Digital Pakistan, all provinces are being integrated into a central digital infrastructure designed to provide citizens with seamless economic, social, and developmental facilities through a “One-Window System.” This digital ecosystem aims to significantly enhance service delivery across business, health, education, and other vital sectors.
The briefing informed that all four provinces have been given representation in the National Digital Commission. Currently, 500 digital platforms managed by the federal government are functional across the country, 150 of which are operating within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
On this occasion, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Federal Ministry of IT, emphasizing that these initiatives by the federal government will play a pivotal role in empowering the province’s youth economically. He reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to extending complete support for federal measures and digital reforms.
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Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja visited the National Incubation Center (NIC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Peshawar. During the visit, she meet with male and female trainees, inquired about their startups, innovative technical projects, and training programs, and commended their talent and efforts.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
