As part of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Department of Social Work at Punjab University, in collaboration with the Center of Information Technology (CIT), held a seminar on Thursday titled “Digital Transformation: Roadmap to 2047”. The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Social Work Department, Professor Dr. Azma Ashiq, CIT Director Sir Syed Ammar Jafri, and industry experts including Nabila Intesar, Ambreen Sapra, Sahir Malik, and Erum Shaheen Malik, along with faculty and other participants.
Dr. Ashiq emphasized the seminar’s alignment with the Independence Day celebrations and the nation’s commitment to a comprehensive digital future. She presented the event as a testament to the department’s commitment to community empowerment and social justice in the digital age. She discussed the evolution of social work education in response to modern global issues, incorporating technological advancements, digital literacy, and modern policies.
Mr. Jafri presented a vision for a digitally advanced and inclusive Pakistan by 2047. He described the seminar as an opportunity to explore the intersection of social work principles with digital innovation, inclusive development, and sustainable growth. Experts discussed digital education and skills development, AI-powered policy development and academic research, cybersecurity within social welfare, inclusion of women and youth in emerging technology fields, and aligning educational reforms with sustainable development goals.