ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the development of the Danish IT Park in Islamabad into a world-class technology hub, calling for partnerships with global technology companies and stronger collaboration between academia and industry to boost IT exports, investment and opportunities for young Pakistanis.
Chairing a review meeting on the project, the prime minister instructed the Ministry of Information Technology to conduct a comprehensive case study of the Danish IT Park and arrange an independent third-party audit of the project.
He stressed that efforts to equip Pakistani youth with advanced skills in information technology, artificial intelligence and financial technology (fintech) would continue, alongside initiatives to create new opportunities for IT entrepreneurs.
The prime minister called for the park to become a centre of a modern technology ecosystem through effective cooperation between educational institutions and industry.
He also directed officials to engage international technology companies to begin operations at the facility.
The meeting was briefed on measures to establish a comprehensive ecosystem to increase the country’s IT exports and att-
ract investment into the sector.
Officials said 50 privately owned buildings had been upgraded into software technology parks under the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB).
Eight incubation centres had also been established to support start-ups across the country, while 105 co-working spaces were operational to provide facilities for IT professionals.
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