Minister of State for IT Directs Ignite to Host E-Sports Competition

ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (Alliance News): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, instructed Ignite to organize an e-sports competition focusing on locally developed games.

This directive came during the 45th meeting of the R&D Fund Policy Committee, as per a press release.

The Committee approved a budget release of Rs. 599.29 million for Ignite Company for the second quarter of FY 2024-25.

The meeting was attended by Secretary IT, Zarrar Hasham Khan, and Special Secretary IT & Telecom Division, Azfar Manzoor.

Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized the importance of maintaining short-term projects for timely completion, insisting that each project must be defined by a clear timeline and completed within the specified period.

Earlier, Ignite officials briefed the minister on the company’s ongoing and future projects. The meeting also confirmed the minutes of the 44th R&D Fund Policy Committee meeting.