Youth's digital skills key to Pakistan's bright future: Shaza

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Jul, 2026) Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Saturday said the digital capabilities and technical skills of young people were the guarantee of Pakistan's bright future.

In her message on World Population Day, the minister said efforts were underway to equip the country's youth with modern technology and world-class digital facilities.

Shaza Fatima said empowering women economically through digital education and IT training was among the government's top priorities.

She said Pakistani women were playing a positive role globally, with support from the IT sector.

In line with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's vision, she said the government was working to improve internet connectivity and build a Digital Pakistan.