Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital conglomerate, has officially expanded its Digital Pakistan Fellowship Program to Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). This initiative aims to engage students in shaping the digital discourse and advancing the landscape of tech journalism in Pakistan. Through this fellowship, students will foster awareness about the transformative power of technology and contribute to the realization of a Digital Pakistan.
Empowering Youth Through Technology
The Digital Pakistan Fellowship Program provides a platform for students to:
- Lead meaningful conversations on technology, innovation, and progress.
- Develop critical perspectives on the role of technology in Pakistan’s development.
- Showcase Pakistan’s digital potential on the global stage.
Strategic Collaboration Between Jazz & LUMS
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Jazz and LUMS at a ceremony held on campus. This collaboration builds on Jazz’s ongoing partnerships with leading academic institutions such as:
- National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
- Beaconhouse National University (BNU)
- Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU)
These partnerships are designed to promote tech-based innovation and digital storytelling among the youth.
Leaders Speak on the Partnership
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, emphasized the company’s commitment to a digitally inclusive and progressive Pakistan, stating:
“By empowering students to lead the discourse on technology and innovation, we aim to inspire narratives that reflect Pakistan’s readiness to embrace a tech-driven future.”
Dr. Ali Cheema, Vice Chancellor of LUMS, highlighted the importance of critical thinking and meaningful engagement with technology, saying:
“This partnership allows our students to explore the transformative role of technology and contribute to a digitally empowered Pakistan.”
Creating Digital Storytellers
As part of the program, students will have the opportunity to create and share technology-driven narratives across platforms like:
- Instagram 📸
- TikTok 🎥
- YouTube ▶️
- LinkedIn 💼
This initiative aligns with Jazz’s vision of inspiring the next generation of digital storytellers who can articulate the role of technology in fostering progress and innovation.
Impact of the Digital Pakistan Fellowship Program
So far, the program has: ✅ Empowered over 90 fellows—with 78% being women. ✅ Engaged over 1,200 creators through citizen journalism cohorts. ✅ Provided more than 2,500 hours of training in tech journalism.
With the expansion of this program to LUMS, Jazz continues to drive innovation-led growth and inspire the youth to contribute to Pakistan’s digital transformation.
