Murad Ali Shah launches Google Gemini AI training, 20,000 scholarships, and Sindh’s first Education Corner -

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday unveiled three major initiatives aimed at accelerating the province’s digital transformation, including a Google Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme for cabinet members and senior officials, the launch of 20,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships for university students, and the inauguration of Sindh’s first Google Gemini for Education Corner at NED University of Engineering & Technology.

The initiatives, developed in collaboration with Google and Tech Valley Pakistan, are designed to strengthen digital governance while equipping young people with internationally recognised skills required in the global digital economy.

The ceremonies were attended by provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, spokespersons, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information Technology Muhammad Ali Rashid, Secretary IT Zulfikar Ali Nizamani, Chairman Sindh Higher Education Commission Dr Tariq Rafi, Chief Executive Officer of Tech Valley Pakistan Umer Farooq, Dr Mazen Abdullah, Head of Google for Education, Ms Alex Galland, APAC Digital Advisor for Google Pakistan, senior government officials, university leadership, faculty members and students.

Google Gemini AI training for cabinet members

The Chief Minister presided over an orientation and training session on Google Gemini AI for cabinet members and senior government officers at the CM House.

The session included practical demonstrations by Google-certified master trainers on the use of Google Gemini AI and its applications in governance, public administration and decision-making.

Addressing participants, Murad Ali Shah described Artificial Intelligence as one of the most transformative technologies of the modern era and said governments across the world were increasingly using AI to improve efficiency, transparency and public service delivery.

“Today, we are taking an important step towards preparing the Sindh government for the future. Sindh must be part of this transformation,” the Chief Minister said.

He urged cabinet members and senior officials to actively engage with emerging technologies and identify practical applications that could improve governance and citizen services.

20,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships launched

Following the AI training programme, the Chief Minister formally launched the Google Career Certification Programme 2026 and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among the Science & Information Technology Department, Sindh Higher Education Commission and Tech Valley Pakistan.

Under the programme, 20,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in public-sector universities across Sindh. The scholarships will enable students to obtain internationally recognised certifications in high-demand digital fields, including IT support, data analytics, cybersecurity, project management and other emerging technologies.

The MoU was signed by the Secretary, Science & Information Technology Department, Chairman Sindh Higher Education Commission and Chief Executive Officer of Tech Valley Pakistan in the presence of the Chief Minister.

Sindh’s first Google Gemini for Education Corner

Later, Murad Ali Shah visited NED University of Engineering & Technology, where he inaugurated Sindh’s first Google Gemini for Education Corner.

The facility has been established through a partnership among NED University, Google and Tech Valley Pakistan to provide students and faculty with hands-on access to AI-powered educational tools and digital learning resources.- ER News Desk

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