Gilgit: Provincial Minister for Information Technology Suriya Zaman has announced plans to transform Gilgit-Baltistan into an IT hub. The IT sector is receiving special attention, with the government’s commitment to making Gilgit-Baltistan a center for IT excellence, considering the benefits and significance of the IT sector. Significant reforms are underway in the IT industry in Gilgit-Baltistan in a very short period.
The provincial government is actively working to enhance the capabilities of IT professionals, allocating resources to boost the IT sector. Today marks an era focused on IT, with the aim of creating new employment opportunities in the region through this field.
Zaman highlighted that technology not only simplifies daily tasks but also saves a considerable amount of time. Stressing the essential role of technology in human survival, he mentioned that many challenges posed by the lack of technology in the past have now been partially resolved. Technology has transformed numerous difficulties into manageable tasks.
Expressing the importance of technology in education, Zaman encouraged students to embrace the technological revolution, emphasizing its potential to serve as a platform for personal and professional growth. He urged students to not only use technology for their work but also present themselves as role models globally through its utilization.