LET'S CONNECT KASHMIR TO THE DIGITAL WORLD!
What is Connect Kashmir?
Connect Kashmir is an education and youth empowerment initiative from Azad Jammu & Kashmir, powered by Kashmeta (SMC-PVT) Limited.
Our mission is to provide internally displaced and marginalized students with access to quality learning using digital, XR, and AI-driven education platforms, ensuring that no crisis can interrupt their right to learn.
We began by raising awareness about IT, AI, XR, and freelancing across AJK, but as conflicts and global crises displaced thousands of students from schools/colleges, we transformed our focus into creating safe, accessible, and immersive learning opportunities directly in students’ homes.
OUR ROAD MAP
CONNECT -
Immerse -
Learn -
Training & Skills
From school and college-level learning to future-ready skills in IT, freelancing, AI and immersive technologies.
Digital Access
We create learning pathways for displaced students of through online & immersive VR classrooms.
Mentorship & Support
A strong ecosystem of mentors, educators, and global partners supporting learners.
Community Building
Seminars, awareness drives, and tech festivals to inspire youth and restore hope.
We always encourage people to connect with us on our platform, “Connect Kashmir.” You can get unlimited benefits like regular seminars, entrepreneurship camps, up-to-date workshops, digital and physical festivals, regular pieces of training, and much more.
WHO WE ARE
At Connect Kashmir, we are committed to rebuilding education for students who have lost access due to conflict, displacement, or pandemics.
Our growing community is made up of educators, XR developers, AI experts, and entrepreneurs working together to ensure no student is left behind.
- Access for All: Powered by VR/XR, we deliver safe, interactive education to students where traditional schools cannot reach.
- Empowered Students: Equipping learners with education and digital skills to secure their future.
Global Collaboration: Partnering with youth organizations, and innovators worldwide.
Growing community of resilient learners:
We are building a strong network of students who have been displaced or affected by conflict and crises, ensuring they continue their education and personal growth despite challenges.
Dedicated mentors for displaced students:
Our mentors guide students with tailored support, helping them rebuild their academic journey and gain future-ready skills.
Collaboration for empowerment:
We connect learners with universities, innovators, and global partners, creating opportunities for collaboration that restore confidence and open new paths to education and skills.
WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
- Virtual Classrooms with VR/XR
- Students experience immersive, interactive lessons through Virtual and Extended Reality, enabling them to learn as if they were physically in a classroom even from crisis-affected or remote areas.
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- Digital Literacy & Online Learning
- We equip students with essential computer and internet skills, helping them adapt to remote learning and digital education platforms.
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- Curriculum Support & Tutoring
- Access subject-focused workshops (Math, Science, Languages, etc.) tailored to displaced learners, ensuring they stay on track with national and global education standards.
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- Future Skills Training
- Hands-on sessions in freelancing, digital content creation, and remote work opportunities, empowering youth to build sustainable livelihoods.
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- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Guiding learners on how to transform ideas into impactful community projects or startups, even in the most challenging environments.
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- Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Introducing students to AI-powered tools, teaching them how to leverage AI for creativity, automation, and innovative problem-solving.
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- E-Learning Platforms & Safety
- Workshops on using secure, low-bandwidth learning tools that allow students to continue their studies safely from home.
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- Career Guidance & Mentorship
- Connecting displaced learners with global mentors who provide academic, professional, and personal guidance.
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TEAM
Our Team Of Experts
Engr. Fakhar Jabran
Founder and XR/Metaverse Specialist
Member, Prime Minister’s Youth Council
Commonwealth Peace Award & PM’s Award
Dr. Halima Sadia
MBBS Doctor
Medical VR Educator
Co-Founder, Kashmeta
Engr. Salman Ahmed
Software Engineer
Specializing in CGI (3D) Graphics and Videos
Areeb Khan
Pride of Pakistan Award
CTO, Connect Kashmir
Muhammad Ali Tahir
Creative Designer
Handling visual content
and design aspects.
Ali Hassan
Digital Marketer
Responsible for marketing
strategies and outreach
Raheel Siddique
Freelancing Expert
Guiding participants on freelancing
and remote work opportunities
Mubashar Majeed
Generative AI Expert
Leading AI-related
training sessions.
Founder of Connect Kashmir with Prime Ministers of Pakistan
Founder of Connect Kashmir, Engr. Fakhar Jabran, is deeply honored to be recognized by the Government of Pakistan as one of the nation’s high achievers.
A proud member of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council, a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award, and a Commonwealth Peace Award Winner, Fakhar remains committed to empowering youth, fostering innovation, and contributing to nation-building. His dedication to serving Pakistan continues unwaveringly, as he strives to make a lasting impact for the future of the country.
Connect Kashmir At
DUBAI EXPO 2020
Connect Kashmir visited Dubai Expo 2021. It is a global event that links innovation, technology, art, and culture to offer a great experience. Different parts of the world mark their presence to share new ideas.
The theme of Dubai Expo 2021 is Connecting Minds, Creating the Future. It was really nice to see Hand Made products of Pakistan in Pakistani Pavilion. I hope next time Connect Kashmir will try to showcase products of Azad Kashmir in Expo as well.
Connect Kashmir at AJK
Secretariat, Muzaffarabad
Engr. Fakhar Jabran & Areeb Khan’s meeting
with Director General (DG) Information Technology
Board of Azad Jammu and Kashmir “Dr Khalid Rafiq“.
Discussed about many things including the upcoming
projects of “Connect Kashmir”, some new initiatives for
Kashmiri Youth by Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and
much more.
Pakistan-Turkey Business
Forum Conferences Visit
Pakistan’s Prime Minister & Pakistan Business Delegations visit of Turkey at Pakistan-Turkey Business Forum Conferences – 31st May to 2nd June.
Engr. Fakhar Jabran as a part of this delegation and only delegation from Azad Kashmir.
It was a networking event for the business community of Pakistan. It was arranged & organized by Trade Development
Authority (TDAP), Goverment of Pakistan and some turkish well known companies like TOBB, DEIK, ASKON and some other.
