LARHOE: Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has greenlit a project aimed at providing free WiFi access to the residents of Lahore at various public locations.
Initially, the service will be rolled out at 10 locations across the city within a fortnight, with plans for expansion to 516 points to cater to a wider audience.
In tandem with this initiative, the provincial administration has given the nod for the construction of Arfa Kareem Tower 2, signaling efforts to boost technological advancement within the country.
Additionally, she has set a deadline for devising a plan for the construction of an IT city and knowledge park within the province, urging the relevant authorities to engage with Chinese tech firms to bolster Punjab’s tech landscape.
Maryam Nawaz had previously pledged to provide free WiFi, laptops, and iPads in her victory speech following the chief ministerial election.
For those seeking information on the whereabouts of these free WiFi points in Lahore, the pilot project will be launched within two weeks, initially covering 10 locations across the city. Further details regarding the 516 planned points will be shared by the government upon release.
(Islamabad51_Newsdesk)
