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Punjab delegation visits China’s national big data pilot zone

LAHORE: A Punjab delegation led by Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat and Special Assistant Ali Dar, representing Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, visited the Communication and Experience Centre of China’s National Big Data (Guizhou) Comprehensive Pilot Zone. According to a message received here, the delegation was briefed on the historical evolution of the industry and the centre’s role…

Punjab delegation visits China’s national big data pilot zone

LAHORE - A delegation from Punjab, led by Deputy Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat and Special Assistant Ali Dar, accompanied by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's representative, recently toured the Communication and Experience Centre of China's National Big Data Comprehensive Pilot Zone. According to a recent update, the delegation was provided insights into the development of the industry and the centre's pivotal role in governance, public welfare, and industrial expansion within the pilot zone.

The delegation voiced admiration for China's achievements within its first national-level big data pilot zone, as well as its future ambitions and efforts in digital innovation. Additionally, they expressed keen interest in exploring potential avenues of digital collaboration between Pakistan and China. The delegation stressed that Pakistan could harness big data technologies and foster data cooperation to address its developmental requirements.

Moreover, they pointed out that the advanced technologies employed in the pilot zone could potentially aid Punjab in combating smog and enhancing environmental monitoring and control. The pilot zone operates in various domains, including data storage, smart logistics, environmental monitoring, autonomous vehicles, and artificial intelligence.

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