Google doubling down support on AI skills for Pakistanis with Google AI Essentials course, Google Career Certificate scholarships and new programs
Google is committed to ensuring that everybody can benefit from AI, and we believe that skilling is the first step. Google has launched Google AI Essentials, a new course to help more people unlock AI skills for the future, provides up to 45,000 scholarships for Google Career Certificates in 2024, and adds two new programs to upskill freelancers and women.
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Minister IT urges IT Sector growth the under Public Private partnership
Minister of State for Information Technology and Communications Shaza Fatima Khawaja has reiterated the government’s dedication to enhancing the IT industry by endorsing and aiding the private sector.
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24th ITCN Asia: Govt is encouraging investments in ICT, says Shaza Fatima Khawaja
Shaza Fatima Khawja said the government is encouraging investment in information and communication technologies (ICTs) through its multiple flagship projects such as Special Technology Zones (STZs), the national plan of fiberization across the country, and facilitation for affordability of fast broadband internet and smart digital devices to the masses.
24th ITCN Asia to be held on April 18 in Lahore
The 24th edition of ITCN Asia, Pakistan’s biggest IT and telecom expo and conference, will take place on April 18–20 at Expo Center in Lahore. State Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Khawaja will be the chief guest and HE Deemah Al Yahya, Secretary General of Digital Cooperation Organization will be the global guest of honor at the inauguration of the three-day trade fair.
Sports in Pakistan, acquired the cutting-edge drone light technology
The drone light show technology is now under the exclusive ownership of an entertainment media subsidiary of Sports in Pakistan, signifying a significant step towards enhancing the country’s entertainment landscape.
Jazz partners with Huawei to boost network capacity
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has partnered with Huawei to elevate its long-haul network to a groundbreaking 400G per wavelength capacity with the deployment of C+L band systems, a first-of-its-kind for Long Haul Backbone network deployment in Pakistan.
SIFC gives go ahead for establishing largest IT Park in Islamabad
The Standing Investment Facilitation Committee (SIFC) has given the green light to establish the country’s largest IT Park in the G-10 sector of the federal capital, covering an expansive area of 3.3 acres. This landmark decision marks a significant stride forward for Pakistan’s burgeoning tech landscape, promising unparalleled opportunities for innovation and progress.
6 Pakistani companies participated in Game Developers Conference
As many as 6 dynamic Pakistani companies and a delegation of 30 delegates have participated in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 held in San Francisco, USA.
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Zong 4G empowers users with All-New Notify-Me service
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading mobile network operator, is revolutionizing communication with the launch of its innovative Notify-Me service. This user-friendly service eliminates the frustration of unanswered calls due to an unavailable recipient.
Pakistan IT expert becomes advisor at Arab ICT Organization
Pakistan-born Dr. Noman Ahmed Said, an emerging IT expert, has been appointed as an honorary advisor by the Arab Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Organization, a regional think tank for Arab ICT ministers and senior decision-makers from the public and private sectors.