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LAHORE, Jun 28 (APP):Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan said on Saturday that mission of empowering the youth is underway, while the largest youth loan programme in the country’s history has also been launched.
He stated this while addressing as the chief guest at the PITAA–LCCI meet-up, organised jointly by the Pakistan Information Technology Academic Association (PITAA) here at and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). A large number of business community members including LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad, Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry and PITAA Chairman Wahab Younis attended the event.
Rana Mashhood said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, opportunities are being provided to the youth in various fields, asserting that empowering the youth is one of the government’s priorities. He said, there is a lot of talent among the young generation of Pakistan, the youth are proving their mettle in IT and sports.
The chairman mentioned that scholarships are being given to the youth through the Youth Hub portal, besides providing them with facilities in the online earning sector. “Youth are the bright future of Pakistan and their welfare, technical training and employment are among the top priorities of the government,” he said.
The government is working on the target of increasing IT exports up to $25 billion, he said and added that currently, more than 800,000 youth are earning livelihood in a respectable manner abroad, while the government wanted to take this figure to 1.5 million this year. Along with this, he also announced the organization of Pakistan’s first “Youth Games” in December to attract the youth towards healthy activities.
The PMYP Chairman praised the role of youths during “Operation Banyan Al-Marsoos” and said that their defense capabilities raised the prestige of Pakistan worldwide.
Reacting strongly to India’s anti-Pakistan activities, he warned that if India tries to block Pakistan’s water, it would have to face serious consequences.
About the federal budget for financial year 2025-26, he termed the budget as balanced and people-friendly, assuring that more relief would be provided to the people next year.
He was confident that the government would get rid of the IMF in next two years.
Describing the business community as the backbone of the country’s economy, Rana Mashhood said that their legitimate demands would be met through consultation.
Addressing the ceremony, Chairman IT Academic Association Wahab Younis requested for cooperation in joining NewTech projects so that the youth can be made employable by teaching them modern skills.
At the end, commemorative shields were presented to the distinguished guests and consultations were held on the possibilities of participating in special training programmes for the youth.