Lahore, 12 March 2024: “IT, Education and Film City projects to start in Lahore at the earliest.” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif while presiding. Over a meeting on IT City and Lahore Knowledge Park. She added,”Business opportunities will be provided to the best IT companies. From all over the world in IT City Lahore.”
Madam Chief Minister expressed her satisfaction that Microsoft. Oracle and other big companies have given their consent. To establish offices in IT City Lahore. She also directed the authorities concerned to invite major Chinese IT companies. As well to set up their offices here.
Moreover, Madam Chief Minister was briefed that campuses of world-renowned international universities. Will also be built in Education City Lahore for the students. From all over Pakistan including Punjab. She directed to present a comprehensive plan. In this regard at the earliest after consulting the management of these universities.
The Chief Minister also approved the launch of free Wi-Fi pilot project. She directed to start free Wi-Fi service preferably in educational institutions. at airports, railway stations and bus stands. Under the protect, in Phase-I, Free Wi-Fi service. Will be launched at 10 locations within two weeks. In total, free Wi-Fi sites will be established at 516 locations.
Earlier, the CEO CBD Mr Imran Amin gave a detailed presentation on IT City. And Lahore Knowledge Park project.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Provincial Advisor Pervaiz Rashid. Information Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, MPA Sania Ashiq, Chief Secretary, SMBR. Chairman P&D, Secretary Housing. Secretary Higher Education, CEO Brig (Rtd) Mansoor Janjua DG LDA, Chairman PITB. And other officers concerned also attended the meeting.
