Governor acknowledges role of youth in IT, entrepreneurship development
Pakistan
He said he was proud of the youth who “are taking the country to new heights at the global level”
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Governor Sardar Salim Haider Khan was all praise for the “young talent who are shaping the future of Pakistan's tech and entrepreneurial landscape.”
The governor was speaking at the “Pakistan Leadership Forum 2024” held the other day at the Governor’s House here.
He said he was proud of the youth who “are taking the country to new heights at the global level” in the field of IT and entrepreneurship.
Governor said he was motivated by them. “I’m dedicated to empower IT sector. They [the youth] are the backbone of our economy. Since I joined, you can see, I am always welcoming tech entrepreneurs and never let anyone down who liked to meet me for help.”
It may be recalled that the Pakistan Leadership Forum 2024 “brought together visionary leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and key policymakers under one roof to shape the future of Pakistan's tech and entrepreneurial landscape. From engaging in discussions on digital transformation and economic growth to recognising the industry leaders in driving change, the forum celebrated progress and collaboration.”
Later, Governor Khan awarded shields to Anns Gilani, CEO, Gutech International LLC; Shahzad Jameel, Founder & CEO of VirtueNetz Limited; Tahir Siddique Qureshi, Director, Mon Adoptive Technology LLC; Mian Muhammad Qasim, Founder & CEO, Empowerers; Muhammad Azhar Iqbal, CEO, RankSol - Web & Mobile Apps Design And Development Services; M. Fasieh Mehta, Global Partnerships Director, Epic Games; Umar Muhammad, CEO, Relymer Group; Yasir Shaukat, CEO, TechLeadz ; Mehroz Azam, COO, Ejad Labs; Tahir Bhatti, CEO, Coconut Studio pk; M. Faisal Ahad Rao, Managing Partner, GCS Pvt. Limited; Amjad Abdul Karim Randhawa, Father Of Arfa Karim, Mufeez R., Founder & CEO of Ops Ninja; Zaib Imran, Founder & CEO, The Avocation; Muhammad Ahsan Khan, Co-Founder & COO, The Avocation, as an Agent/Champion of Change for their outstanding performance.
One of the outstanding youth, Anns Gilani, has devoted his career to driving change in education and women’s empowerment in Pakistan. As the head of Partner Success at Classera Pakistan, he transformed educational projects and introduced international standards to public sector education. Simultaneously, he founded ventures under Gutech International LLC that focused on empowering women and bridging gaps in mental health services globally. His leadership, vision, and dedication have helped thousands gain access to quality education and employment opportunities in under-privileged areas of the country.
