Islamabad (TDI): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the government is determined to end gender divide in digital era and in use of all kind of technologies.
She said this while virtually addressing a conference titled ‘Digitalization and Women in Politics’ in Doha, Qatar, according to a statement.
The minister said that women’s access to technology and Internet is utmost necessary, as they can be empowered through provision of digital devices and Internet.
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She said the government is taking steps to remove hurdles in using mobile phone and Information and Communications Technology by women.
She said socio-economic hurdles impede women’s entry in politics.
Shaza Fatima said the Prime Minister’s Free Laptop Scheme is playing an important role in enhancing access to digital tools.
She said work is also underway on the Smartphones for All Policy.
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The minister is taking special interest in further developing the IT sector in the country as directed by the prime minister. The government is eyes on enhancing IT exports.
