- Punjab CM reviews progress on Nawaz Sharif IT City Project, stresses effective, swift steps for early completion of project
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday presided over a special meeting in which progress on the Nawaz Sharif IT City (NSIT) project was reviewed.
On the occasion, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz vowed to transform major cities of the province, including Lahore, into information technology hubs at the global level.
She also expressed her determination to utilize all-out resources for the progress and prosperity of the people of the province, Radio Pakistan reported.
According to a DGPR handout, Nawaz Sharif IT City became the first institution in Punjab to be approved by the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) and has given formal approval for the establishment of NSIT Silicon Block.
It was further apprised in the meeting that world’s renowned international IT groups have expressed their keen interest in the Nawaz Sharif IT City project. 23 well-known IT companies are willing to establish their institutions in the Nawaz Sharif IT City Silicon Block. Plots have also been acquired for the establishment of institutions or offices in this regard.
It was further informed that the world-renowned Imperial College of London will establish a medical college and hospital in collaboration with Novecare. NetCol will establish Pakistan’s first comprehensive IT university in the Nawaz Sharif IT City. Roots Group will enter into a joint venture with the British University of Warwick.
Similarly, renowned companies, namely DataFort and Mari-Tech, will also jointly build Tier 3 and Tier 4 data centers. Data Rocks has expressed their interest in establishing Punjab’s first FTA-approved lab.
CEO CBD Imran Amin gave a detailed briefing on the progress being made on the projects. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stressed the need for taking more effective, swift, and necessary steps for the establishment of the Nawaz Sharif IT City project.
Message on Int’l Day For Countering Hate Speech
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, in her message on International Day for Countering Hate Speech, said that hatred, prejudice, and narrow-mindedness must be countered on all fronts. She highlighted, “The poison of hate speech creates division, chaos, and violence in societies. Hate speech is not only an attack on any individual; it also amounts to attacking the conscience of humanity.”
She outlined, “Islamophobia is the most dangerous form of hateful behavior. The identity of Muslims, such as mosques and homes, is subjected to the target of hatred. The practice of adopting hatred without any pretext is a constant threat to world peace.”
She emphasized, “The international community must hold accountable such elements who are involved in spreading hatred in the name of freedom of expression.” She vowed, “No one will be allowed to sow the seeds of hatred. We will promote love, tolerance, and respect in our dear homeland.”
