KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announced that consul generals from various countries have offered jobs to children completing IT courses under Governor's Initiative.

He expressed his commitment to making province an IT hub and aims to transform Sindh into model province for IT. Governor Tessori emphasised their goal of training one million youth as IT experts.

Speaking at ceremony held at Governor House, attended by consuls general from various countries and members of Entrepreneur Organisation, Governor said, "Consul Generals have pledged jobs in their respective countries for children who would complete IT courses under Governor's initiative.

Entrepreneurs Organisation President Yasmin Dadabhoy addressed event. Tessori highlighted that UAE Ambassador and Consul General, during their visit to Governor House, promised to offer jobs to trained IT professionals in their country.

He reassured that children currently enrolled in IT courses are confident about their future prospects and have potential to earn substantial monthly incomes.

He mentioned that Hyderabad's mayor has granted permission for IT courses test, acknowledging Governor's initiative for this noble cause.

He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir for including IT sector in SIFC project, which aims to remove obstacles in Pakistan's trade volume and attract investments from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and other countries. He announced establishment of cell at Governor House to strengthen connections between businessmen and consul generals.

Stressing need for systemic and cultural changes to stand on Pakistan's own feet. Highlighted potential billion-dollar annual revenue from ongoing IT courses under Governor's Initiative.

Published in The Daily National Courier, July, 22 2024

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