Shaza Fatima calls for adopting emerging technologies
“This initiative marks a significant step in leveraging technology for national development,” Shiza Fatima IT Minister
Islamabad, October 29, 2024
Imtiaz Ali Abbasi
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Minister of State for IT and
Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Tuesday underlined the urgent need to
adopt emerging technologies to drive the country’s progress, calling for joint
efforts to uplift Pakistan.
She expressed these views during a signing ceremony of Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) among Jazz, the National University of Sciences &
Technology (NUST), and the National Information Technology Board (NITB).
Secretary IT, Zarrar Hasham Khan and Special Secretary IT Division, Azfar
Manzoor, were also present. Shaza Fatima highlighted the necessity for Pakistan
to stay aligned with global advancements in technology.
She said that the collaboration between Jazz, NUST and NITB would not only
foster innovation but also position Pakistan as a leader in AI, aligning the
country’s capabilities with international standards. “This initiative marks a
significant step in leveraging technology for national development,” she added.
Shaza Fatima stressed the importance of developing Pakistan’s first Local Large
Language Model (LLM) within a defined timeline. She also pointed out that
academia-industry linkages could generate job opportunities for the youth,
emphasizing the need to equip them with the latest digital skills.
Speaking at the event, Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim highlighted the critical role of
Artificial Intelligence and big language models in shaping the country’s
future. “We are committed to building a local ecosystem that meets the needs of
our communities,” he said.
He added that tools and relevant information would be provided to teachers,
doctors, and farmers in their native languages. He said that the aim is to
develop a functional model in the coming months, which would lay the foundation
for a groundbreaking AI framework in Pakistan.
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