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A digital skills initiative has been established to empower women in rural Punjab.

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The Punjab government has launched a significant digital empowerment effort led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, intending to provide IT and digital skills to 27,000 rural women.

As part of the programme, women will receive scholarships during training and be provided desktop computers and free Wi-Fi devices upon completion.

The Punjab Skills Development Department (PSDF) will administer a six-month online training program, enabling women to apply remotely through the official website.

The curriculum encompasses information technology, web development, programming, digital marketing, e-commerce, social media management, graphic design, freelancing, data entry, office automation, and cybersecurity. Participants will receive certifications and job placement support after training.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted that women will be able to start freelancing, launch tech firms, or run online businesses from home, eliminating barriers to employment.

She underscored that digital training will facilitate economic empowerment, enabling women to participate in the global IT market and contribute to Punjab’s digital transformation.

The initiative aligns with broader goals of education, gender equality, and reducing economic disparities, positioning rural women as key players in the province’s digital transformation.

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Pakistan emphasizes the UN resolutions on the Kashmir settlement.

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In order to maintain regional peace, Pakistan has urged the UN to settle the Kashmir dispute in line with its resolutions.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi stated during a Security Council debate that although the people of Kashmir were guaranteed the right to self-determination, they were sadly denied it even after several years had passed.

According to Tariq Fatemi, the Security Council is in charge of defending the Kashmiri people’s right.

He claimed that Indian troops were brutalizing and repressing the inhabitants of India-Occupied Kashmir.

He went on to say that unless the Kashmir problem is settled in accordance with the will of the Kashmiri people, regional peace cannot exist.

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PEL Ships Transformers to Start US Exports

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Through stable and efficient trade regulations, the Special Investment Facilitation Council has helped promote Pakistani industrial exports internationally.

With the first shipment of transformers departing Pakistan for the United States on March 13, 2025, Pak Electron Limited formally started exporting its goods to the United States.

PEL wants to increase its worldwide visibility and investigate new overseas prospects. Under its power and appliances segment, the company produces high-quality goods like transformers and home appliances.

Additionally, PEL has alliances with major global corporations including General Electric, Mitsubishi, and Hitachi.

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System for Motorway Police RIFD

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For cars in the Kallar Kahar Salt Range, the Motorway Police Department has chosen to implement an Automatic Speed Identification RIFD System.

Inspector General Motorway Police Rifat Mukhtar Raja met with transporters in Lahore to announce the activation of the Radio Frequency Identification System in the Kallar Kahar Salt Range. According to him, the Radio Frequency System would be used to develop the system.
He stated that while it will not be tolerated to overburden and overcharge commuters during Eid, every attempt will be made to address the issues faced by transporters.

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