Addressing certificate distribution ceremony of to IT trainers under the aegis of Akhuwat Foundation at the Governor’s House here on Wednesday, he said target of economic development can be achieved by increasing IT software exports.
The Governor Punjab said Akhuwat Foundation is doing a good job by giving free IT training to the youth, adding that such people and institutions which are working for the welfare of the people are the bright face of the society which needs to be shown to the world.
He said deficiencies, flaws, and negative things are highlighted in our society, while there are many good things that also need to be highlighted.
The Governor Punjab said he is happy to know that Akhuwat Foundation is offering free courses to students in graphic designing, digital marketing, web and mobile applications development.
He said that these courses will provide entrepreneurship opportunities to the youth, adding that they can earn a handsome amount of money by working online.
The Governor Punjab further said, “Former Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif distributed laptops among students on merit in 2013, so that our youth can progress in the field of IT and compete with the world.” He further said the laptop scheme had led to a phenomenal increase in software exports and reduced digital divide.
He said the government has restarted the distribution of laptops among students on merit, which has also started to yield positive results.
The Governor Punjab said teamwork is very important in today’s era, adding public private partnership is a successful model. He said that Akhuwat Foundation can further extend the scope of its programmes by collaborating with TEVTA and other institutions.
Chairman Akhuwat Foundation Dr. Amjad Saqib, while addressing the ceremony, shed light on the aims and objectives of the organization. He said that the aim of imparting IT education to the youth is to provide them with the highest quality training to enable them to become self-reliant through online employment and entrepreneurship opportunities to hone their skills and create a positive future.
Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rahman also distributed certificates of appreciation among the IT trainers.
Islamabad : Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their…
Lahore – 26 December 2024: As the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the world, realme has…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the country’s fundamental agenda of development and…
Survivors and families of victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago visited mass…
The military court has sentenced 60 more individuals, including Hassan Khan Niazi, the nephew…
One time, I was sitting with a few senior bureaucrats, and they were continuously blaming…
Leave a Comment