Digital skill program launched to equip youth with modern technological education: Dr Shafqat

Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Science and Information Technology, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, has said that the provincial government has launched the Digital Skills Program to equip the youth with modern technological education and practical training.
He said that the program will prove to be a milestone in empowering the youth and positioning Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a leading province in the digital world.
As part of this initiative, an entry test under the Digital Skills Program was successfully held in District Khyber, Jamrud, in which a large number of young people enthusiastically participated. Through this entry test, successful candidates will be provided advanced training in globally recognized and high-demand fields including Graphics Design, Web Development, Mobile App Development, and Business Intelligence.
Dr. Shafqat Ayaz said that the provincial government has complete trust in the potential of its youth, as they are the true guarantors of the country’s bright future. He said that the world is currently going through a digital revolution, and the youth of KP possess the ability to play a leading role in this transformation. Through this program, young people will not only create income opportunities domestically via freelancing but also secure a place in international markets, thereby contributing to the inflow of foreign exchange and strengthening the national economy.
Dr. Shafqat Ayaz further stated that in the coming phases, similar entry tests will be conducted across other districts of the province to ensure that even the youth from far-flung and underprivileged areas benefit from this opportunity. He clarified that the government’s target is to equip at least 100,000 young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with advanced digital skills over the next two years, enabling them to access new employment opportunities both nationally and internationally.
He emphasized that the Digital Skills Program is not merely a training project but a comprehensive strategy that includes internships, job placement opportunities, facilitation for startups, and direct linkages with international companies. Graduates of the program will also be provided special access to government-supported startup incubation centers and business accelerators, enabling them to turn their ideas into reality, launch new ventures, and create further employment opportunities for others.
Dr. Shafqat Ayaz remarked that in line with the vision of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Chairman Imran Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set to become the first province of Pakistan to align its youth with the most modern global digital requirements. He added that the government firmly believes that when young people are equipped with education, skills, and opportunities, they can lead any nation to new heights of progress.