Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab Senator Anusha Rehman met with a LUMS delegation to discuss digital innovation, online learning, and emerging technologies.
Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab Senator Anusha Rehman held a meeting on Wednesday with a delegation from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to discuss digital innovation, online learning, and emerging technology initiatives. The discussion took place in Lahore, Pakistan, on May 14th.
During the meeting, Senator Anusha Rehman highlighted the Punjab government's efforts to introduce the province's first comprehensive IT policy aimed at promoting innovation, digital learning, and technological advancements that drive economic growth. She emphasized the commitment of the government to support modern technological initiatives to prepare the youth for future challenges in economics and industry.
The LUMS delegation provided detailed insights into various programs and projects underway at their institution. They briefed the meeting on online learning platforms, skills-based courses offered by LUMS, and the CeDAR (Center for Digital Assets Research) Center, which focuses on blockchain research and other emerging technology projects.
Senator Anusha Rehman expressed her support for these initiatives and pledged continued collaboration to foster a conducive environment for digital innovation. The meeting underscored the importance of bridging academic expertise with practical policy-making in advancing technological progress within Punjab.
The LUMS delegation included Dr. Zartash Afzal Uzmi, Dr. Basit Shafiq, Dr. Ihsan Ayyub Qazi, Dr. Hamad Alizai, Fatima Tanvir Gilani, and Abdul Moiz Sajjad. Their participation highlighted the university's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and contributing to Pakistan's economic development through education and research.
