Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja chaired the 45th R&D Fund Policy Committee meeting on Monday. The Committee
The article from ProPakistani, published on December 2, 2024, discusses the approval by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication of a budget release of Rs. 600 million for Ignite, Pakistan's National Technology Fund. This funding is aimed at supporting various initiatives to boost the IT sector, including startup incubators, research and development, and digital skills training programs. The committee emphasized the importance of these funds in fostering innovation and enhancing Pakistan's digital economy. Additionally, the committee reviewed the progress of ongoing projects and stressed the need for transparency and efficiency in the utilization of these funds to ensure maximum benefit for the IT industry and the country's economic growth.
