MANSEHRA, Mar 03 (APP):Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Tuesday termed the Prime Minister Youth Programme a “revolutionary initiative” aimed at equipping young people with digital tools, saying that access to modern technology would enable students to compete globally and contribute effectively to national development.
He expressed these views while addressing a laptop distribution ceremony held at Hazara University, where laptops were distributed among students of various academic and research departments under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme.
The Federal Minister said the provision of laptops would open new avenues for research, study, and skill development, adding that the world is rapidly moving towards a digital economy and Pakistani youth must embrace modern technology to stay ahead in the global race.
He thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for prioritizing youth education and digital empowerment, describing it as a positive step whose benefits would translate into long-term national progress.
Sardar Muhammad Yousaf urged students to utilize the laptops effectively for academic and research purposes and play their role in the country’s advancement. He also appreciated the academic and research achievements of Hazara University, stating that under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Ikramullah Khan, the institution is steadily progressing and achieving its targets in line with contemporary educational needs.
Welcoming the approval of the revised PC-1 of the university’s mega project, he said it would further improve infrastructure and academic facilities. He added that increasing student enrollment in modern disciplines and improved provincial, national, and international rankings reflect effective leadership and institutional growth.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Ikramullah Khan, in his address, highlighted the launch of the BS Nursing program and expressed his desire to establish a medical college at the university during his tenure. He thanked the political leadership of Hazara, particularly Mansehra, for their continued support in the university’s development initiatives.
The ceremony was attended by deans of all four faculties, professors, faculty members, and heads of administrative departments.