Jazz Empowers 50K Girls, 5K Teachers on ICT Day

ISLAMABAD: To mark Girls in ICT Day, Jazz reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion by celebrating the digital upskilling of thousands of female students and master trainers through its partnership with Tech Valley, during a visit to Islamabad College for Girls (ICG). As Pakistan’s leading digital operator, Jazz also co-hosted a dialogue on inclusive digital transformation with the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT) and the Universal Service Fund (USF), bringing together key stakeholders to explore actionable solutions for advancing digital equity and empowerment.

Empowering Schoolgirls and Teachers with Future-Ready Digital Skills

The ICG visit, conducted alongside the Ministry for Federal Education & Professional Training and Tech Valley, included a tour of the Google for Education classroom, where students and teachers demonstrated how these tools are enabling interactive lessons and personalized learning, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences.

As part of its broader Digital Safar program, Jazz, through its collaboration with Tech Valley and Google for Education, has equipped about 50,000 students and 5,000 teachers across Pakistan with the digital tools and training needed to thrive in today’s tech-driven world. This partnership has fostered digital literacy, internet safety, creative thinking, and collaboration through platforms like Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks.

Sarwat Salahuddin, Chief Compliance & Diversity Officer at Jazz, remarked, “At Jazz, diversity and inclusion are more than values; they’re at the core of our mission. We’re creating equitable access to opportunities for women and girls, ensuring our products, services, and partnerships help close the digital gender divide.”greatest jazz records

Umar Farooq, CEO of Tech Valley, added, “Through this collaboration with Jazz, we’ve taken concrete steps toward digital equity. We’re committed to expanding this impact across Pakistan and empowering students and teachers alike.”

The Honorable State Minister for Federal Education & Professional Training, Ms. Wajiha Qamar, praised the initiative as a strategic investment in Pakistan’s future, recognizing Jazz and Tech Valley’s efforts in driving meaningful change in classrooms nationwide through digital education for girls.

The principal of ICG also shared the positive impact of the program, noting that access to digital tools has significantly enhanced teaching methods and digital literacy among students.

From Access to Inclusive Digital Transformation: A Dialogue

Jazz also co-hosted a dialogue on inclusive digital transformation in collaboration with MoITT and USF, where Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima, Khawaja, joined industry leaders to discuss solutions for digital access, equity, and empowerment in Pakistan’s digital age.

During the dialogue’s From Access to Transformation panel, Fatima Akhtar, VP of Communications & ESG at Jazz, emphasized that while access to technology is key to bridging the digital divide, real change requires more than connectivity—it demands the development of skills, confidence, and safe spaces where women can truly thrive. She added that the future of tech must be built with them, not just for them.

These initiatives underline Jazz’s commitment to ensuring that young girls are integral to Pakistan’s digital future. As the country’s leading ServiceCo, serving over 100 million users across fintech (JazzCash), entertainment (Tamasha), digital self-care (SIMOSA), InsurTech (FikrFree), cloud solutions (Garaj), and Gaming (GameNow), Jazz is evolving from a connectivity provider to a capability enabler, fostering platforms that empower communities and transform lives through technology.