PM launches ‘Digital Pakistan’ campaign

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: Reuters). Sketched by the Pan Pacific Agency.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06, 2019, INP. Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the ‘Digital Pakistan’ campaign on Thursday as a part of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s digitisation programme aimed at introducing the latest technologies for public welfare, Independent News Pakistan reported.

The ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad.

Addressing the ceremony, today, the Prime Minister said, digitising Pakistan is crucially important for the progress of the country’s youth.

He said that the world had been progressing while Pakistan has largely lagged behind.

“Digital Pakistan will be the government’s utmost priority. It will unleash the potential of the youth. Pakistan has the second biggest population of youth and it can be turned into strength through digital work,” said the premier.

“Women can contribute to this sector as well and gain jobs,” added the prime minister.

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