KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announced results of Hyderabad IT test during press conference held. Test conducted under Governor's Initiative at Niaz Stadium Hyderabad, saw participation from 80,000 youth aspiring for free IT courses.

Out of these, 54,000 candidates passed test. Successful candidates will now pursue advanced IT courses in Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse and Web 3.0 under Governor's Initiative.

Tessori said that those who did not pass test would be given another opportunity. He announced that registration for IT course test in Sukkur would begin in few days, with plans to expand IT course programme across entire province, ultimately aiming to make province an IT hub.

Highlighting economic impact, Governor mentioned that trainees are currently earning in between $ 600 to $ 800 per month with some who previously earned $ 150 now making $ 250.

He emphasised that if one million youth start earning $ 1,200 monthly, it would significantly boost country's foreign exchange reserves.

Governor Tessori acknowledged inspiring impact of Army Chief's address to youth, which has motivated IT students training at Governor House. Students have expressed their desire for Army Chief to visit them as well.

He extended his gratitude to philanthropists who have generously supported IT initiative, including national hero Arshad Nadeem, FPCCI, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin and others who have donated 100 laptops to IT students. Several philanthropists have also expressed interest in running IT campuses in different cities.

In two weeks, Governor plans to sign Memorandum of Understanding with Google, aiming to provide Google certification to every IT student. Responding to question, he mentioned that youth from various cities in province are reaching out, expressing their desire for IT campuses in their areas.

He emphasised that IT courses are apolitical and focused solely on nation's prosperity and urged other Governor Houses to take similar initiatives.

In response to another question, he assured industrialists and traders not to lose hope, as significant investment and foreign orders are expected in coming months. He mentioned that export orders for rice from countries like Iran and Oman have already been received.

He stated that it has been 22 months since they began distributing rations and number of people contributing to this cause continues to grow.

He reiterated his commitment to strengthening Pakistan, with mission to bury all hatred, starting with Independence Day celebrations under theme "Not an Individual, but Nation." He concluded by stating that more groundbreaking initiatives under Governor's Initiative are on way.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 24 2024

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