ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja Monday said that the present government was committed to empowering women as women’s role was very important for putting the country on the path of development.
“Steps are underway to empower women by equipping them with digital skills” she expressed these views while addressing the Webinar titled “Women Shaping the Tech Landscape of Pakistan” organised by the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day.
The minister was committed to implementing policies and programs that support skills development and empower women at all levels of the tech industry.
“It is our vision to create an inclusive and equitable tech industry where women have equal opportunities to succeed”, she said.
The minister said it was very important to pave the way for more women to join and lead in the tech sector by addressing key barriers such as safe transportation and workplace inclusivity.
She said with better digital skills women can also work online while sitting at home and added that the Ministry of IT was focused on skills development and capacity building of our youth, especially women.
Shaza Fatima said that joint efforts were needed to create a future where women were not just participants but leaders in the tech landscape of Pakistan.
She said that seventy percent of Pakistan’s population comprises youth which was our asset. She said in the present era of technology, it was extremely important to equip our youth with the latest digital skills to enable them to be employable.
Shaza Fatima said that a skilled workforce would take the country forward.
