KARACHI: As Pakistan prepares for an increasingly AI-driven future, a new phase of the Digital Scholars Programme aims to equip 10,000 college and university students with essential digital skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with young women accounting for 60 percent of the targeted participants.
Launched by Zong in partnership with Knowledge Platform to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, the initiative seeks to bridge the digital skills gap and expand opportunities for young women to participate meaningfully in Pakistan’s growing technology ecosystem.
Building on a foundation that has reached more than 50,000 students, including over 5,000 young women, across over 300 schools in 35 cities, the programme will introduce self-paced, game-based learning focused on artificial intelligence and critical thinking over the next year.
Particular attention will be given to underserved communities along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), where access to quality digital education remains a priority.
“Technology must create opportunities for everyone, particularly young women who remain underrepresented in the digital economy.
By investing in future-ready skills and inclusive learning, we can help ensure that girls are not merely users of technology but active contributors to Pakistan’s digital future,” said Nabila Yazdani, Zong’s Director Strategy and Company Spokesperson.
Knowledge Platform COO Umair Ali said, “Our partnership aims to make digital learning more accessible to 10,000 students, with 60 percent participation from young women. By reaching communities that need these opportunities most, we hope to help young people build the skills and confidence to thrive in a technology-driven world.”
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