Government School Girls Receive Huawei ICT Certifications Under Youth Digital Skills Programme

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has distributed Huawei ICT certifications among female students of government schools as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen digital skills among young people.

Speaking at the certification distribution ceremony, Shaza Fatima said the programme is being conducted under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Youth Digital Skills Initiative. She said the initiative aims to prepare Pakistani youth for the growing demands of the global digital economy.

Government School Girls Receive Huawei ICT Certifications Under Youth Digital Skills Programme

According to the minister, around 300,000 Pakistani young people are being provided with advanced ICT skills with the support of Huawei Pakistan. She said the government wants young people to develop skills that can help them compete in international markets.

Shaza Fatima said technology is no longer limited to the IT sector. It has become an important part of education, healthcare, agriculture and business. She added that regardless of which profession young people choose, technology will play an important role in their future careers.

The minister encouraged students to explore emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing and data science. She said Pakistan has significant potential in technology and the government wants young people to become creators of technology rather than simply users.

The certification programme also highlighted the achievements of several female students. Ayesha Zaib, a ninth-grade student, earned the highest number of certifications, completing 33 Huawei certifications.

Two other students also achieved notable results. Hafsa Waqar, a 12th-grade student, and Hadia Zarnab, a ninth-grade student, each earned 28 Huawei certifications.

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The federal minister praised Huawei Technologies and the participating school administrations for providing students with training based on international standards. She said such programmes can give young people practical exposure to modern technologies and help them build skills for future opportunities.

Huawei Pakistan also reaffirmed its commitment to equipping the next generation with modern ICT skills and supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation.

The initiative reflects the government’s broader focus on digital skills development and aims to give young people greater access to technology education. Such programmes encourage students to develop expertise in emerging technologies and prepare for opportunities in the digital economy.