Govt is encouraging positive use of TikTok in Pakistan, says IT minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, speaking in HUM News program Subh Se Aagay, discussed the government’s ongoing initiatives in the IT sector and its focus on digital transformation under the National Digitisation Vision.

She said that the primary objective of the digitisation vision is to promote domestic exports. The IT industry recorded a 19 per cent growth last year, and freelancing exports saw a 96 per cent increase during the same period.

The minister said the government aims to improve service delivery and make daily life more manageable for citizens through technology. She said that TikTok is currently the most used platform in Pakistan and that the government is working to encourage its positive use. According to Shaza Khawaja, the platform is being explored as a tool to provide free access to educational content.

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She also spoke on employment efforts in this sector, adding that around 50 e-employment centers have been set up across the country, and freelancers are being facilitated through special technology parks. She also mentioned that work is underway on a free smartphone scheme, following the Prime Minister’s directions.

Shaza Khawaja also informed that over 1.2 million children have received laptops so far and that 300,000 individuals were trained under the DG Skills Program last year. She said that despite economic challenges, freelancers continue to benefit from a tax-free policy.

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