Canadian team seeks IT collaboration
Canadian government officials from Brampton visited the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to explore potential collaborations in various fields.
The delegation, consisting of Brampton City Councilor Rodney Power, Director of Economic Development Clare Barnett, BHive Programme Manager Anam Naseem and ONIP-TBDC Business Development Officer Umaid Zahid, met senior PITB officials, including e-Governance Director General Sajid Latif and Chief Technology Officer Adil Iqbal Khan.
During the meeting, Latif provided a detailed overview of tech-driven initiatives implemented by the Punjab government, including the National Freelance Training Program (NFTP), Regional Plan 9 and National Expansion Plan of NICS, which aim to empower youth, women and differently-abled persons.
Barnett discussed possible freelancing opportunities in Brampton to support the Pakistani freelancing community and help strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The delegation was also given an overview of startups housed at the PITB, and Brampton City Councilor Power commended the board’s efforts to empower youth and promote entrepreneurship, particularly in Punjab.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 8th, 2023.