PSDF has signed an MoU with icōd.ai, Pakistan’s first no-code, AI-powered technology platform to design and deliver a coding and digital-skills pathway for the graduates of PSDF – Mein Digital program.
The agreement was signed by Akbar Hussain, Head of Digital Programs, PSDF, and Ammar Aslam, CEO, icōd.ai. The signing ceremony was attended by Ali Dar, Director of External Affairs, icōd.ai. Hassan Jawaid, Director of Community and Operations along with the senior management from both organizations.
Under the partnership, icōd.ai will review the coding and digital-skills components of PSDF’s existing training curricula and align course content with current AI-development practice and market demand.
“This is a first-of-its-kind initiative for Punjab. Giving Mein Digital graduates hands-on access to a no-code AI platform deepens our program’s impact and makes them globally competitive in the digital economy,” said Akbar Hussain, Head of Digital Programs, PSDF.
icōd.ai will also design and deliver bootcamps, virtual sessions delivered through its platform, enabling up to 25 graduates of PSDF- Mein Digital program with practical digital skills such as building websites, web applications, digital forms, and automated business workflows for graduates who have existing business/ entrepurial ventures.
“icōd.ai was built to make no-code AI accessible to Pakistan’s non-tech community. Through this partnership, Mein Digital graduates will gain structured learning, hands-on projects, and real portfolio-ready skills,” said Ammar Aslam, CEO, icōd.ai.
The collaboration with icōd.ai marks another step in strengthening Punjab’s digital skills ecosystem, providing graduates with industry-aligned coding and no-code training. On the basis of this, a pilot will be conducted with prospective plans to scale it up. It includes expanding structured pathways to freelancing, sustainable, and technology-enabled income opportunities.
Through PSDF – Mein Digital program, PSDF is equipping educated rural women across Punjab with foundational digital skills to build careers in digital entrepreneurship.
