President Dr Arif Alvi says IT skilled manpower is important to meet the needs of the industrial sector and put the country on the path of socioeconomic development.

Addressing an award distribution ceremony in Islamabad, he asked universities and training institutes to provide IT skilled students that could significantly help in generating employment opportunities.

The president lauded the startup program initiated by the government and stressed to promote Artificial Intelligence.

The President said the government is taking measures to encourage the growth of information technology startups and also ensuring their access to back loans at low interest rates.

Source: Radio Pakistan