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. This was part of its partnership with Tech Valley, highlighted 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 in collaboration 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 visit to ICG, conducted alongside the Ministry for Federal Education & Professional Training and Tech Valley, included a tour of the Google for Education classroom. There, students and teachers demonstrated how these tools are enabling interactive lessons and personalized learning, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences.
Through its broader Digital Safar program, Jazz, in collaboration with Tech Valley and Google for Education, has already equipped around 50,000 students and 5,000 teachers across Pakistan with the digital tools and training necessary for success in today’s technology-driven world. This partnership has fostered digital literacy, internet safety, creative thinking, and collaboration via platforms like Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks.
Sarwat Salahuddin, Chief Compliance & Diversity Officer at Jazz, commented, “At Jazz, diversity and inclusion are not just values; they are central to our mission. We are creating equitable access to opportunities for women and girls, ensuring our products, services, and partnerships help close the digital gender divide.”
Umar Farooq, CEO of Tech Valley, remarked, “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, calling it a strategic investment in Pakistan’s future. She recognized Jazz and Tech Valley’s efforts in driving meaningful change through digital education for girls.
The principal of ICG shared the positive impact of the program, noting how access to digital tools has significantly enhanced teaching methods and increased digital literacy among students.
From Access to Inclusive Digital Transformation: A Dialogue
Jazz also co-hosted a dialogue on inclusive digital transformation with MoITT and USF. 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 “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 thrive. She added that the future of technology must be built with women, not just for them.
These initiatives reflect Jazz’s ongoing commitment to ensuring young girls are an integral part of Pakistan’s digital future. As the country’s leading ServiceCo, Jazz serves over 100 million users across sectors such as 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, empowering communities and transforming lives through technology.
