{"id":94639,"date":"2025-05-30T15:08:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T15:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/it-ministry-binance-academy-launch-nationwide-blockchain-education-drive-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T15:08:26","slug":"it-ministry-binance-academy-launch-nationwide-blockchain-education-drive-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/it-ministry-binance-academy-launch-nationwide-blockchain-education-drive-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"IT ministry, Binance Academy launch nationwide blockchain education drive | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250530143020392-GsE3r.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In a landmark move to promote digital literacy and future-ready skills, Binance Academy has partnered with Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) to roll out a nationwide blockchain education initiative. The programme is set to train 300 university educators and reach over 80,000 students across 20 institutions by 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration falls under Binance\u2019s Global University Outreach Program (GUOP), the world\u2019s largest blockchain education drive, aiming to cultivate a new generation of Web3 professionals. The initiative aligns with Pakistan\u2019s national digital transformation goals, positioning the country as a growing hub of blockchain expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Under the agreement, university educators will undergo intensive training in blockchain fundamentals, including BNB Chain, Solidity programming, and essential Web3 concepts. Upon certification, they will independently teach the newly developed curriculum. Students completing the courses will also receive official accreditation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs blockchain reshapes the global financial landscape, empowering people with the right skills is essential,\u201d said Bader Al Kalooti, Head of Growth and Operations for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia at Binance. \u201cThis partnership marks a significant step toward building a knowledgeable workforce ready to drive digital innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the initiative, Minister of IT and Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, noted its potential impact on Pakistan\u2019s long-term economic trajectory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis partnership contributes to our digital transformation by positioning Pakistan as a global source of skilled blockchain talent,\u201d she said. \u201cBy collaborating with Binance and the Blockchain &amp; AI Technology Center, we are equipping our students to lead in the digital economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Binance Academy has been active in Pakistan since 2022, having already trained over 3,000 students across 13 universities in three provinces. The new programme expands that effort on a national scale, leveraging past success to deliver widespread access to cutting-edge technology education.<\/p>\n<p>Globally, the GUOP began in Kazakhstan in 2023 and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Its broader target is to impact more than 200 universities across 50 countries, reaching one million students by 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Binance Academy\u2013MoITT partnership represents a significant step in embedding blockchain education into Pakistan\u2019s academic framework. By focusing on practical skills and global competitiveness, the initiative is expected to foster a generation of innovators prepared to lead in the digital economy \u2014 both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article In a landmark move to promote digital literacy and future-ready skills, Binance Academy has partnered with Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) to roll out a nationwide blockchain education initiative. The programme is set to train 300 university educators and reach over 80,000 students across 20 institutions by 2026. 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