ISLAMABAD: First Lady Samina Alvi on Wednesday urged women to explore the field of information technology because of its importance as the economy’s future.
Addressing the 30th convocation of Fazaia Bilquis College of Education for Women at PAF Base Nur Khan, she said universities in the country needed to focus on cyber security, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics as the world needs skilled professionals in these disciplines.
She said that more and more companies, businesses, governments, and private organizations had adopted IT tools in their daily business processes and added that in the future, even more companies would shift to digital means.
She said expertise in IT could prove a golden opportunity for Pakistan, which needed help to improve its economy and enhance exports.
“By investing in the IT sector, equipping the youth, especially women, with relevant skills, the country can amplify the volume of its exports and get out of the financial problems,” she said.
Felicitating the graduates, she said their journey in pursuing education did not end but was an ongoing process of learning with experiences.
She termed women an essential part of the country and urged them to apply knowledge to the best of their ability in practical life. “Enhance your knowledge, excel in your profession, and use it for the betterment of society,” she told the graduates.
Samina Alvi quoted the saying of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah: “No nation can rise to the height of glory unless women work side by side with men.”
She lauded Fazaia Bilquis College of Education for Women, a unique non-profiteering institution imparting high-quality education to women. She also appreciated President Pakistan Air Force Women’s Association (PAFWA) for its support in promoting education among women.
She gave away medals among distinguished students. Air University Vice-Chancellor Air Marshal Javed Ahmed conferred degrees on the graduates.
Principal of the college, Ayesha Khurram, said 16 research publications had been started in collaboration with the Air University. She said the institution promoted entrepreneurship and short courses to help women excel in diverse fields.
