The Federal Government will completely support Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) in developing its digitalization and IT infrastructure. Yesterday, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja co-chaired a crucial meeting. They held this joint session at the Governor House in Peshawar. Consequently, they discussed the comprehensive Digital Master Plan and the National Digital Commission. Various high-ranking officials attended the session. These officials included PDA Chairman Dr. Sohail, PSEB CEO Faisal Jady, Ignite CEO Bilal Abbasi, and KP Chief Secretary Dr. Fakhar Alam Irfan.
Connecting Provinces Through a Central Hub
During the briefing, Shaza Fatima and Dr. Sohail detailed the “Digital Nation Pakistan” and “National Digital Master Plan” initiatives. Currently, the government is connecting all provinces to a central digital infrastructure. This aligns perfectly with the Prime Minister’s “Digital Pakistan” vision. Furthermore, this centralized “One Window System” will provide citizens with easy access to economic and social facilities. Ultimately, this digital ecosystem will significantly improve service delivery across the business, health, and education sectors.
Additionally, the government has given all four provinces active representation in the National Digital Commission. Presently, the federal government manages 500 active digital platforms nationwide. Interestingly, 150 of these functional platforms operate directly within KP.
Upskilling Youth in AI & Startups
Minister Shaza Fatima assured complete federal support to resolve the issues facing the KPK IT sector and digital infrastructure. She revealed that the Digital Skills program has already successfully trained 800,000 youth across the province. Now, the government will launch specialized training programs based on the Prime Minister’s strict directives. Consequently, the province’s youth will receive modern training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and small business startups. Therefore, this initiative will allow young men and women to secure online employment opportunities from their homes.
In response, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi formally thanked the Prime Minister and the IT Ministry. He stated that these federal initiatives will play a vital role in making the province’s youth economically independent. Moreover, he reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to supporting these federal digital reforms.
Minister Visits NIC Peshawar
Following the meeting, Shaza Fatima visited the National Incubation Center (NIC) in Peshawar. There, she met extensively with the young men and women receiving technical training. During her visit, she reviewed their modern technical projects and emerging startups. Ultimately, the Minister highly praised the talented efforts of these young innovators.
