Pakistan pushes for export hub status, focuses on IT workforce: IT Minister

May 03, 2024 (MLN): The government is actively taking measures to transform the country into an export hub,  focusing on building Pakistan's export capacity in human resources, services, and technology, Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja shared during a meeting with Google for Education team along with their local partner Tech Valley Pakistan yesterday.

The delegation included Paul Hutchings, Regional Head, Google for Education, Tim Paolini, Special Projects, APAC, Harris Suffian, Education Lead Pakistan and Umar Farooq, CEO Tech Valley.

The discussions focused on equipping out-of-school children with the tools they need. Google for Education's upcoming initiatives aim to bridge the educational gap and ensure everyone in Pakistan has access to quality learning through Google for Educations tools and Chromebooks.

While talking to the delegation, the Minister of State for IT said that the government's vision vision for developing Pakistan into an export hub extends beyond just manufacturing to encompass knowledge transfer as well.

They acknowledge the ever-changing technological landscape and are seeking strategies to keep pace with this rapid advancement.

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