Govt seeks Huawei's assistance for one-stop business registration platform

June 21, 2024 (MLN): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the government seeks Huawei's assistance in launching a one-stop service platform for business registration and quick service delivery to citizens.

She made these remarks during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Huawei, Pakistan Ethan Sun on Thursday in which they exchanged views on digitalization, IT & Telecom infrastructure and skills development during the meeting.

Shaza Fatima said that the present government is taking effective steps for the promotion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the country.

She said under the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan youth of the country are being given training in information technology, urging Huawei to equip teachers and students of schools, colleges and universities with digital skills besides imparting training to government employees.

She said that on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a special focus is on the safety of Chinese working in Pakistan, adding that Huawei should come forward to establish safe cities in Pakistan.

The initiation of a smart healthcare program for the people living in far-flung areas especially AJK was also deliberated in the meeting.

The CEO of Huawei said Huawei will play a role in the promotion of ICT and the digital economy in Pakistan.

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