Islamabad, 20 February 2023 (GNP): The government will spend Rs2.5 billion to establish the Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA) along with Pakistan’s first modern virtual production studio in Karachi at NED University, according to the Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Aminul Haque.
Speaking during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) and NED University on Saturday, he termed it ‘ the first big step by Pakistan to turn its small segment of gaming and animation into a big one.’
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“It will be functional in the next six months,” he said. “Presently, Pakistan’s share is $50 million which is very small keeping in view the country’s big population and potential.”
Haque said that the establishment of CEGA shows that the government is committed to supporting the growth of the technology and creative industries in Pakistan.
“MoITT and Ignite National Technology Fund believe that Pakistan has great potential to meet both demand and supply side of the gaming and animation industry.
We believe that this initiative will provide the necessary skills and platform to the youth of Pakistan to contribute to the gaming and animation industry while also aiding the country’s economy.”
