IT ministry, ISPR collaborate to develop animation industry

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Information Technology and ISPR have collaborated for the development and promotion of the animation industry in Pakistan.

A meeting was held regarding the aforementioned topic today in ISPR headquarters. The collaboration between MolTT and ISPR will act as a tangible head start in promoting the animation industry of Pakistan.

The global market of the animation industry is valued at $270 billion and expected to grow to $415 Billion by 2025. Pakistan has huge potential to become a part of this growing industry.

Currently, Pakistani animators have limited access to the required infrastructure and professional training/courses. The animation industry can contribute significantly to the economy of Pakistan.

The animation industry is not just contributing to entertainment only but it has been vastly adopted in, education, healthcare, engineering, and defense. A collaborative effort will be made to promote animation in different segments of society for growth and prosperity.

Moreover, Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain had announced that his ministry would soon launch an animation and video games certification program in a bid to enter the $90 billion gaming industry.