The Special Communications Organization (SCO) has inaugurated new freelancing hubs in Keil and Athmaqam areas of Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, and launched 4G mobile services in the remote village of Taubut. These initiatives are part of SCO’s commitment to provide advanced information technology facilities to the youth in Azad Kashmir and other remote areas, enhancing both local IT engagement and tourism.
The establishment of freelancing hubs and the introduction of 4G services, especially in Taubut, the valley’s most remote village, are pivotal in increasing digital accessibility. SCO has also developed software technology parks and additional freelancing hubs throughout Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, ensuring resilient connectivity by linking its towers with solar power.
These efforts are aimed at maintaining and restoring communication in challenging situations, a move lauded by local youth, students, and elected officials, who commend the Pakistan Army and SCO for their pivotal roles in regional development.
These advancements are designed to bridge the digital divide in remote regions, creating new economic opportunities by improving connectivity and opening access to global digital markets.