ISLAMABAD – *Facebook on Tuesday launched a new and unique initiative inPakistan. *

*Facebook launched its #SheMeansBusiness program with the Universal ServiceFund (USF) and the Punjab IT Board (PITB) in Lahore, according to astatement.*

The program helps equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge,connections, skills and technology required to build and grow theirbusinesses online.

Aligned with Digital Pakistan’s mission, Facebook’s #SheMeansBusinesspartnership with USF and PITB aims to reach 20,000 women across Pakistanover the next three years, delivering digital skills training with a focuson small business development and online safety.

The PITB partnership includes a three month digital literacy programoffered as part of PITB’s ‘Herself’ initiative.