CM Sindh Leads Historic Google Career Certification MoU; SALU Khairpur Participates in Province-Wide Scholarship Initiative

CM Sindh Leads Historic Google Career Certification MoU; SALU Khairpur Participates in Province-Wide Scholarship Initiative
Karachi, July 1, 2026
Press Release
A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony for the Google Career Certification (GCC) program, awarding scholarships to students across Sindh, was held today at the Chief Minister Secretariat in Karachi. The prestigious event was graced by the presence of the Honourable Sayd Murad Ali Shah Chief Minister of Sindh, marking a significant step toward bridging the digital skills gap in the province.
The MoU was formally signed between the Sindh Information, Science and Technology Department (S&ITD), Tech Valley Pakistan, and the Chairman of Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC) Prof. Dr. S.M. Tariq Rafi, who signed on behalf of all Public Sector Universities of Sindh. This collaborative initiative aims to provide students with globally recognized Google Career Certificates in high-demand fields such as IT support, data analytics, project management, and UX design, thereby enhancing their employability in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, demonstrated its commitment to technological advancement and student development by actively participating in the ceremony through a virtual presence. Vice Chancellor Meritorious Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk attended the event online via Zoom, witnessing the historic signing alongside a distinguished contingent of university officials.
The SALU delegation included Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Wahid Bux Jatoi, Dean Professor Dr. Noor Ahmed Shaikh, Professor Dr. Mujeeb Ur Rehman Abro, Professor Dr. Taj Lashari, and Dr. Ali Raza Lashari. The university's administrative leadership was also well-represented with Registrar Muhammad Hassan Halepoto, Controller of Examinations Nazir Ahmed Phulpoto, and Farhan Latif Memon joining the online proceedings.
The Google Career Certification program represents a major milestone in Sindh's educational landscape, offering students from public sector universities an opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications at no cost. The initiative aligns with the provincial government's vision of creating a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of the 21st-century job market.
The students across Sindh's public sector universities stand to benefit from this partnership, which promises to equip them with practical skills that are directly applicable in the global technology sector. The participation of Shah Abdul Latif University in this historic event underscores the institution's dedication to providing its students with cutting-edge educational opportunities and preparing them for successful careers in the digital age.
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