20/09/2026
𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗜𝗧 Shafi Jan 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (DGST), 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿
Director General Sajid Hussain Shah briefed the Minister on DGST’s mandate, ongoing programmes, key achievements and new initiatives focused on science, technology, research and innovation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The briefing highlighted key initiatives including:
🔹 Open WiFi Initiative — providing free public internet access at major public places and public-sector hospitals.
🔹 E-Basta — promoting digital learning and providing technology-enabled educational resources to students.
🔹 Drone Technology & Aerial Robotics — promoting research, practical applications and local development of drone technologies.
🔹 KP Data Centre — strengthening the province’s digital infrastructure and secure data services.
🔹 Security Operations Centre (SOC) & Cybersecurity — strengthening cybersecurity, digital monitoring and protection of critical systems.
🔹 Popularization of Science, Technology & Innovation (PSTI) — promoting scientific research, innovation, awareness and capacity building.
🔹 Building the Provincial STI System — strengthening the province’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem.
🔹 Building STI Capacity in Emerging Technologies — developing expertise and practical applications in emerging technologies.
🔹 Science & Technology Museum — establishing the province’s first Science & Technology Museum in Peshawar.
🔹 Technology Incubation Centre — supporting startups, entrepreneurship and young innovators.
🔹 Technology Transfer & Local Technology Development — facilitating the adoption and development of technology-based solutions.
The Minister emphasized accelerating practical implementation, strengthening research and innovation, and expanding technology-based solutions for better public services and new opportunities for youth.
DGST — Advancing Science, Technology & Innovation for a Smarter KP.
Science and Technology & Information Technology Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Directorate General Information & PRs, KP
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sajid Shah
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