Peshawar, – Mr. Farid Ahmed, Secretary Higher, Technical, and Special Education Gilgit-Baltistan, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Center of Excellence in IT for Women for KP and GB, held at IM Sciences Peshawar.

The ceremony was honored by the presence of the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister KP for Industries, Her Excellency Dr. Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the EU Mission for Pakistan, Secretary Higher Education KP, and other notable dignitaries from KP.

This EU-funded project, aimed at fostering digital empowerment, will be executed by the British Council in collaboration with the Higher, Technical, and Special Education Department GB. Under this initiative, three Center of Excellence Spokes will be established in Gilgit-Baltistan:

1.Polytechnic Institute Skardu

2.KIU Gilgit

3.GVTTC Diamer

The project will equip 1,500 youth from KP and GB with advanced and demand-driven digital and high-tech IT skills, with a special focus on empowering women.

This initiative marks a significant step toward fostering digital transformation, enhancing employability, and strengthening the technical education ecosystem in the region.