Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that government is committed for ending digital gender divide.

She was virtually addressing a conference titled ‘Digitalization and Women in Politics’ in Doha, Qatar.

Shaza Fatima Khwaja said that women’s access to technology and Internet is utmost necessary, as they can be empowered through provision of digital devices and Internet.

She said the government is taking steps to remove hurdles in using mobile phone and Information and Communications Technology by women.

She said socio-economic hurdles impede women's entry in politics.

Shaza Fatima said the Prime Minister’s Free Laptop Scheme is playing an important role in enhancing access to digital tools.

She said work is also underway on the Smartphones for All Policy.