Ignite to Host E-sports Competitions Featuring Made-in-Pakistan Games
— December 3, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister for IT and Telecommunication, on Monday directed Ignite, a public-sector company funding startups and innovation, to organise an e-sports competition showcasing locally developed games. The directive was given during the 45th meeting of the R&D Fund Policy Committee, according to a press release.
The committee approved a budget release of Rs. 599.29 million for Ignite for the second quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year. The meeting was attended by IT Secretary Zarrar Hasham Khan and Special Secretary IT and Telecom Division Azfar Manzoor.
Khawaja underscored the importance of setting short-term timelines for Ignite projects to ensure their timely completion. She emphasised that all initiatives should adhere to clearly defined timelines.
Earlier in the meeting, Ignite officials briefed the minister on the company’s ongoing and future projects. The committee also confirmed the minutes of its 44th meeting.