Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has directed Ignite-National Technology Fund to organize an e-sports competition focusing on locally developed games.

The directive was issued during the 45th meeting of the R & D Fund Policy Committee in Islamabad.

The Committee approved a budget release of over 599 million rupees for Company for the second quarter of FY 2024-25.

Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized keeping Ignite projects short-term to ensure timely completion.

She stressed that every project must have a clear timeline and be delivered within the stipulated period.