Pakistan gifts Computer Centre

COLOMBO: The All Ceylon YMMA Conference Pakistan Computer Centre established at the National Headquarters Colombo was opened by High Commissioner Bashir Wali Mohmand Hl, on June 16. This Modern Computer Centre with advanced training facilities is a Pakistan Government funded project.

This project is a continuation of President Musharraf, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz's policies to ensure basic education and health facilities not only for people of Pakistan but also to be a part of global efforts in prime public sector development especially in South Asia.

The allocation of Rs. 435 billion under the PSDP 2006-07 shows an increase of 59.9% as compared to last years PSDP in Pakistan's Federal budget. Government has allocated a sum of Rs. 84 billion in PSDP on a special programme which includes Rs. 50 billion for Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority.

The key theme of Pakistan Government PSDP is 'development with equity'. As the financial year 2006-07 is the 2nd year of MTDF (Medium Term Development Framework), the PSDP is formulated with the objectives to reduce poverty, achieving the MDGs ensuring equitable development of regions and various social groups, empowering women and minimizing wastages.

In order to successfully achieve targets set under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Pakistan government is following a comprehensive strategy with focus on energy, security, water security and food security. Pakistan government has given a boost to education and health sectors by allocating huge amount for various scholarship schemes and other key areas.

The awarding of Jinnah Scholarship for Sri Lanka O/A level students amounting to Rs. 2000 month for a full academic year through Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka, establishment of Pakistan Computer Centre, Colombo with further four more similar projects in pipeline and up-grading of Zia Hospital near Akurana, Kandy are just a few examples of Pakistan social development projects in Sri Lanka of the continually of the prudent economic policy under the dynamic leadership of President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.

The Pakistan Computer Centre is a trilateral cooperation among the Government of Pakistan, The All Ceylon YMMA Conference and the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka.

Major Lalath Abeygoonawardene, Executive Director of the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka also graced this occasion.