ISLAMABAD: Huawei, a global leader in ICT infrastructure and smart devices, plans to educate 300,000 young Pakistanis in ICT.
As per tv channel report, Rana Mashood, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, visited Huawei’s Islamabad office on Saturday to discuss the details of a comprehensive training program designed to equip 300,000 young Pakistanis with advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills, according to a press statement.
The meeting, following important technical discussions on September 4th and 5th, represented a key step towards incorporating Huawei’s advanced training resources into Pakistan’s educational framework.
Initiative, driven by the directives of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, aims to improve technical education by utilizing Huawei global expertise and state-of-the-art training materials.
This strategic partnership is anticipated to significantly enhance the quality and accessibility of technical education across Pakistan, promoting skill development and innovation.
The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) will serve as the implementation partner for the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme.
The collaboration builds upon the foundation established during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Huawei’s office in China, underscoring the commitment to advancing Pakistan’s technical education landscape.
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On his visit to the Huawei headquarters he had invited the company to invest in Pakistan’s taxation, and e-governance sectors besides enhancing its presence in Pakistan’s Safe City projects.
On his arrival at the headquarters, Huawei Chairman Liang Hua welcomed him which followed the playing of national anthems and his visit of the Exhibition Center.
The chairman briefed the prime minister about Huawei’s operations worldwide, particularly in Pakistan, and expressed keen interest in investing in country’s different sectors. He was also briefed about different sectors including e-governance, digital banking, telecommunication and artificial intelligence.
Prime Minister Shehbaz, currently on a five-day visit to China, praised Huawei’s innovative operations and encouraged the company to boost its investment in Pakistan.
