CM vows to digitalise all sectors in 5 years

Maryam Nawaz Sharif announces Punjab's digital transformation, focusing on IT training and youth development.

LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that her government is pursuing its commitment to make every sector in the province digital in five years.

In her message on the start of the International Week of Science and Peace, said, "The Nawaz Sharif IT City will be a land of opportunities for the development of youth. International IT institutions and campuses of international universities will be established in the IT city."

CM Maryam said, "Modern IT training is being given to the youth in line with the requirements of the international job market for rewarding self-employment. International certification is also being provided to make the professional potential of freelancers more useful."

She added, "Be it education, health or agriculture, the Punjab government is bringing IT-based reforms in every sector."

In her message on Iqbal Day, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said ten potery of Allam Iqbal ned to be included in the curriculum to the maximum extent. "Allama Iqbal gave the youth of the subcontinent a high sense of character through his poetry. His thoughtful poetry transformed the Muslims of the subcontinent into a dynamic and awakened nation," she added.