Science and Technology & Information Technology Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

“Citizen Facilitation Centers are now active in 5 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing over 26 essential government services under one roof. A major step towards transparency, good governance, and ease of access for every citizen,” said Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, Special Assistant to CM KP on Science & IT.

Keeping public needs in mind, all services provided through the Citizen Facilitation Center have now been linked with RTS.

Now, citizens will receive all facilities according to the timelines set by the RTS Commission. For this, there will be no need to visit the Commission’s office — instead, the Commission will directly verify matters with the concerned department.

An Important Step by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government to Empower Youth with Employment Opportunities

Under the leadership of Special Assistant Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, the Department of Science and Information Technology has taken a major initiative for the youth of the province.

The “Digital Skills Initiative” program was formally launched at the Chief Minister’s House by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. This flagship program aims to equip young people with modern digital skills, enabling them to secure employment in both national and international markets.

Through this program, 27,450 young people will be trained in global standard skills, while 2,888 graduates will receive scholarships for international certifications. Training will be provided in 24 fields, including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Graphic Designing, Game Development, and Social Media Marketing.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said that this program lays the foundation for financial independence and a brighter future for the youth. He also emphasized that the government is rapidly digitizing public services to provide citizens with facilities under a transparent and modern system.

Dr. Shafqat Ayaz stated that youth are the real asset of the nation, and this program is a significant step towards making Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a digital and model province in line with the vision of Imran Khan. He expressed confidence that young people will utilize their skills not only to secure their own future but also to play a vital role in national development.

“The state-of-the-art Information Technology Park building in Peshawar has been completed. A grand inauguration ceremony will be held very soon.” – Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, Special Assistant to CM KP for Science, Technology & Information Technology

Entry Test for Digital Skills Program Held in Jamrud, District Khyber

Under the vision of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the efforts of Special Assistant for Science & Information Technology, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, the Digital Skills Program has been launched to equip youth with expertise in modern technologies.

The entry test was conducted for admissions in the following advanced fields:
• Graphic Design
• Web Development
• Mobile App Development
• Business Intelligence

This initiative marks an important milestone towards empowering youth and positioning Khyber Pakhtunkhwa prominently in the digital world. Through this program, students will not only learn cutting-edge technologies but also gain access to vast employment opportunities at national and international levels.

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Science and IT, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, attended as Chief Guest a three-day workshop titled “Empowerment of Next Generation: AI and Cybersecurity” held at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI), Swabi, in collaboration with the Directorate of Science and Technology.

In his address, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz stated that under the vision of Chairman Imran Khan and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, equipping the youth with crucial fields like AI and Cybersecurity is the government’s top priority.

He emphasized that this program will not only align students with global digital trends but also provide them with opportunities for employment and research at both national and international levels.

Participants termed this workshop a revolutionary step, highlighting that such initiatives by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will open new doors of academic and professional opportunities for students, especially those from the merged districts.

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A performance review meeting of the Department of Science and Information Technology was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Science and Information Technology.

The meeting was attended by Additional Secretary Muhammad Shiraz, Managing Director KP IT Board Aakif Khan, Director General Science & Technology Sajid Hussain Shah, and other senior officials of the department.

During the meeting, a detailed presentation was given on the performance of ongoing projects of the Department of Science and IT, and the achievements made so far were thoroughly reviewed.

On this occasion, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz directed the officials to ensure timely completion of all projects with a special focus on quality and transparency so that the public can directly benefit from these facilities.