ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the Ministry of IT & Telecom is playing important role for the promotion of youth entrepreneurship and innovation in the Country.
“Our youth have great potential and the Ministry of IT is taking number of initiatives to facilitate and support youth,” she said on Monday while addressing the launching ceremony of the Report on “The State of Youth Entrepreneurship in Pakistan” held in Islamabad.
The minister of state said that the Ministry of IT is committed for the development of youth, adding that IT sector has number of opportunities for youth.
Shaza Fatima said that it is vital to equip our youth with digital skills. Under the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, skills training is being promoted in IT sector of the Country.
“We recognise the potential of our young people and are committed to providing them with the necessary support and resources to succeed,” she maintained.
The minister said that government is also extending full support to private sector as this sector has pivotal role in the development of the Country.