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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Sindh launches second phase of People's IT programme
KARACHI: The Sindh government has launched second phase of People's IT programme to educate youth in accordance with the modern digital era. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced the commencement of Phase II of the People's IT programme (PITP), with a dedicated budget of Rs 1.4 billion. He stated that People's IT programme has emerged as a model digital initiative, aiming to integrate Sindh's youth into the global digital economy. Memon highlighted that in the programme's first phase, 13,565 students received training in advanced IT disciplines, while 300 top-performing students were awarded Google Chromebooks and laptops as recognition of their achievements. The second phase is set to train 35,000 students across 12 high-demand digital sectors, further strengthening the province's digital workforce. He added that the unprecedented higher education budget reflects the government's commitment to equipping youth with cutting-edge skills and ensuring their preparedness for the professional world. Sharjeel Memon termed the educational reforms a cornerstone for the brighter future of young people and a catalyst for Sindh's socio-economic progress. To increase the employability and to fill the supply gap for industry-ready skilled resource, a series of Human Capital Development Programme through Information Science and Technology department, Government of Sindh, has been initiated. One of the said programmes is going to equip the non-ICT graduates/under-graduates/equivalent (having Basic Computer and/or Programming Knowledge) with emerging technologies and soft skills by the ICT Faculty and Industry Professionals that will help them in enhancing the number and quality of HR workforce available to Pakistan IT.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Coordinate aid to Pos Simpor, Pos Gob during road repairs
KUALA TERENGGANU: All associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) intending to deliver aid to Pos Simpor and Pos Gob in Gua Musang, Kelantan, are urged to coordinate with the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) beforehand. JAKOA director-general Datuk Sapiah Mohd Nor said repair and upgrading works on the main roads leading to both areas are currently underway to ensure residents have better and more comfortable access. She said to prevent road damage during unpredictable weather, access, especially for heavy vehicles and four-wheel drives, needs to be restricted. 'JAKOA is in the process of upgrading the roads with this year's allocated budget... both villages (Pos Simpor and Pos Gob) are involved. 'Given the current unstable weather conditions, we want to minimise movement to avoid further damage. Aid can be channelled directly through JAKOA,' she said at the closing ceremony of the 2025 National Orang Asli Sports Carnival here last night. On May 17, a landslide damaged the main road to the two villages, home to about 3,000 Orang Asli residents from the Temiar tribe. However, the road has since been repaired and is now passable. Meanwhile, Sapiah said JAKOA has allocated RM3.9 million this year for the Human Capital Development Programme (PMI). Funding covers various scopes including leadership, student motivation, community classes, education outreach, career skills training and sports development, she added. 'These efforts have yielded results, with an increase in the number of SPM 2024 students achieving five or more A's, rising to 113 compared to 88 in 2023. 'In fact, this year we aim to sponsor 500 Orang Asli students to higher education institutions, up from 456 last year,' she said.
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Barnama
Coordinate Aid To Pos Simpor, Pos Gob During Road Repairs
'Given the current unstable weather conditions, we want to minimise movement to avoid further damage. Aid can be channelled directly through JAKOA,' she said at the closing ceremony of the 2025 National Orang Asli Sports Carnival here last night. On May 17, a landslide damaged the main road to the two villages, home to about 3,000 Orang Asli residents from the Temiar tribe. However, the road has since been repaired and is now passable. Meanwhile, Sapiah said JAKOA has allocated RM3.9 million this year for the Human Capital Development Programme (PMI).
