PESHAWAR
\nMatrix Pakistan, a digital platform founded in May 2022 by a young boy from a small village in Haripure district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has transformed lives of thousands of unserved youth through imparting modern training in technology.
\nHassan Nisar, a 25 years old founder of Matrix Pakistan told APP that the mission to establish this platform was to empower youth through training in IT and within three years the organization has turned into the largest youth based tech movement in Pakistan\u2019s rural belt, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\nIn an exclusive interview, Hassan Nisar shared how his journey from a small village in Khanpur, Haripur has grown into a province-wide movement transforming the lives of thousands across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\n\u201cWhen people talk about Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, they often speak of its challenges. I want them to see its potential,\u201d Hassan remarked.
\n\u201cThis province is full of raw talent and untapped energy. All it needed was a platform\u2014and that\u2019s what I set out to build.\u201d
\n\u201cThrough Metrix Pakistan, we\u2019ve educated thousands of students with practical, hands-on training in technology, digital skills, freelancing, and entrepreneurship.\u201d
\nFrom digital marketing, Coding workshops to long-form training programs, Hassan and his team have reached youth in areas that were previously disconnected from the digital economy.
\nHe added, \u201cwe didn\u2019t just teach them theory. We trained them to build portfolios, to work on real-world projects, and to prepare for the job market. Hundreds of students have now secured internships and jobs, both locally and internationally, because of what they learned with us.\u201d
\nThe initiative hasn\u2019t been limited to big cities either. \u201cWe deliberately chose to host tech, youth summits in remote areas\u2014places where no one thinks of organizing tech events,\u201d he explained.
\n\u201cDistricts like Lower Dir, Malakand, Mansehra, and Haripur. We brought digital tools and mentors straight to them.\u201d
\n\u201cWhen we first started, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was overlooked by most big players in the tech industry. But now, companies are beginning to see the value in investing here,\u201d Hassan explained.
\n\u201cThrough our platform, we\u2019ve showcased the talent, the drive, and the hunger for success that exists in our youth. Big speakers and top companies are now coming to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa because they see the region as an emerging hub for tech innovation,\u201d he shared.
\nHassan believes that tech education is the most powerful equalizer. \u201cSome of the kids he trained didn\u2019t even own smartphones when they started. Today, they\u2019re earning from freelancing, interning with top startups, or launching their own ventures. That\u2019s real change.\u201d
\nHassan\u2019s efforts haven\u2019t just been about providing digital skills; they\u2019ve been about connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the world.
\nWe have brought top companies to the region by hosting global giants like Binance, Bitget, CoinEx, and Microsoft through their employees and exhibitions.\u201d
\nThese partnerships have not only provided valuable exposure to cutting-edge technology but also attracted investment and attention to the region.
\nThrough these collaborations, thousands of students have received specialized education in emerging fields like Web3 and blockchain.
\n\u201cStudents who never had access to these fields are now not only learning but also working in blockchain and cryptocurrency. They\u2019re building projects, securing internships, and even getting jobs in the Web3 space.\u201d
\nBeyond training and employment, Hassan has made significant contributions to his community. In 2021, he unearthed eight stunning waterfalls in the Haripur district.
\n\u201cIt was an adventure that turned into an opportunity for local development,\u201d Hassan recalled.
\nInstead of keeping the discovery to himself, he worked with local authorities to develop these waterfalls into tourist destinations. This initiative not only showcased Pakistan\u2019s natural beauty but also created jobs and spurred economic growth in the region.
\nHassan\u2019s philanthropic efforts are not confined to tourism and technology alone. \u201cHe has also organized free medical camps in rural Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,\u201d.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s essential to address health disparities, and through these camps, we\u2019ve been able to provide essential healthcare to many who otherwise wouldn\u2019t have had access.\u201d
\nHis social contributions have earned him several prestigious awards, including the Hamaray Heroes Award, the Fakhre Hazara Award, and the High Achiever Award from the government.
\nHassan\u2019s contributions to the province have not gone unnoticed. In recognition of his significant efforts, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa awarded him for his outstanding work in the region.
\nMetrix Pakistan\u2019s signature programs, including the Youth Summit, Tech Summit, Tech Fest, free medical camps, and workshops, have already impacted thousands, he claimed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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