Seminar at UoP: Women urged to embrace digital tech to unlock opportunities

PESHAWAR: A seminar at the University of Peshawar (UoP) on Wednesday asked young women to embrace digital technology to unlock opportunities for remote income generation to ensure financial independence from within their homes.

The Business Incubation Centre (BIC) hosted the dedicated seminar, which was titled “Women in Technology”, aimed exclusively at female students.

Organized by Karishma Zakaullah, the event was supported by Women Techmakers by Google and co-hosted with Code BIC. It brought together young women from various institutes across Pakistan, with a special focus on students from the art and design fields.

A significant number of female students from the UoP attended the seminar, demonstrating a keen interest in learning about modern technological tools and digital entrepreneurship.Addressing the audience, Dr Shakeel, Director of the Business Incubation Center, remarked: “Our mission is to guide young women towards digital literacy and independence. Through such initiatives, we aim to equip students with the latest knowledge of digital tools that will empower them for the future.”

Karishma Zakaullah stressed the importance of digital skills for women. She said: “Women today face numerous challenges in stepping into the tech world, but by embracing digitalization, they can overcome these hurdles. I aspire to see the female students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa advance in both education and digital technology. Today’s turnout proves there is immense potential among our young women, and it is our responsibility to nurture it.”

The seminar also featured inspiring words from Afshan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s first female industrial entrepreneur. Sharing her journey, she said:“I began my path to success with digital marketing, which has led me to this point. I encourage all young women to explore this field and open new doors to success and self-reliance.”