ISLAMABAD, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan has launched a national semiconductor initiative to train 7,200 professionals, marking the country's transformative step toward technological self-reliance and global competitiveness.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the initiative was a milestone in Pakistan's transition toward a knowledge-based digital economy, where innovation, research and human capital drive sustainable growth.
"Our vision is to prepare Pakistan's youth for the industries of tomorrow ... Through this initiative, we are building the foundations of a new economic frontier -- one where Pakistan contributes talent, technology, and innovation to the world," he said.
The prime minister said that all the available resources would be exploited and work on the program will be continued at a fast pace to achieve the desired targets. ■