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Google to increase its investment, support Pak govt’s initiative of youth skills training
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- Web Desk
- Sep 05, 2024
ISLAMABAD: A four- member delegation of Google led by President of APAC region Scott Beaumont Thursday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here.
Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister said Pakistan stands on the threshold of a transformative leap in its digital economy.
Sharing the government’s plans to achieve the target of US$ 25 billion in exports in the next five years, the prime minister said funds are allocated for training of youth, improvement of IT infrastructure, and improvement of the regulatory environment.
He said efforts are underway to completely digitize Pakistan’s economy. He emphasised collaboration with a tech giant like Google in these endeavours.
Commending Google for its role in driving Pakistan’s digital economy forward, the prime minister appreciated Google for undertaking initiatives that have significantly improved the lives of thousands of Pakistanis over the last few years.
Noting with satisfaction that Google has enabled Pakistani youth to get close to 1 million jobs in 2023 alone, the prime minister underlined that it is reflective of Pakistan’s potential in the digital world and Google’s commitment to upskilling and uplifting the youth of Pakistan.
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Apprising the prime minister of its plans for future engagement,Scott said Google has decided to further increase its investment footprint in Pakistan and support the Government’s initiatives of Youth’s skills training.
In order to maximise the economic benefits of technology, the large youth population and expanding economy are important factors for a value-driven tech giant like Google, he added.