MoU signed for Digitization for Women’s Empowerment

BAHAWALPUR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Feb, 2026) The Department of Data Science at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur signed a Letter

of Agreement under the Digitization for Women’s Economic Empowerment Project, implemented

with the support of UN Women Pakistan and Kaarvan Crafts Foundation.

According to an official press release issued here, under this initiative, a Digital Learning Hub

will be established to promote women’s digital literacy and economic independence.

“The hub will provide training and capacity-building opportunities in online marketing,

e-commerce, financial technology, and digital communication,” it said, adding that the initiative

aimed to bridge the digital divide and enable women to actively participate

in the digital economy.

Speaking on the occasion, the leadership of all stakeholders emphasized that digital skills were

no longer a luxury but a necessity for sustainable development and economic empowerment.

“By equipping women with modern digital tools and knowledge, the project will enable them to

access new markets, strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities, and improve their

livelihoods,” they concluded.