Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasizes the importance of youth in changing Pakistan’s destiny.
- Government plans to provide laptops and scholarships to talented youth, alongside Daanish Schools.
- Delegates from the US-based Pakistani community and youth met with the Prime Minister to discuss improvements.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the role of talented overseas Pakistani youth in the nation’s progress, emphasizing that their empowerment through technology and modern skills is a key priority for his government.
During a meeting with delegations of the US-based Pakistani community and youth, the Prime Minister invited suggestions for improvements across various sectors, particularly in healthcare, information technology, and social entrepreneurship.
The Prime Minister, who is currently attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, expressed his belief that the youth can significantly impact Pakistan’s future.
He noted that his government is continuing initiatives such as the provision of laptops and scholarships to talented youth, alongside equal educational opportunities for economically vulnerable students through Daanish Schools, a practice initiated during his tenure as Punjab chief minister.
In addition to these measures, the Prime Minister announced the establishment of a global-standard Daanish University aimed at providing international-standard education to economically disadvantaged children.
The meetings were attended by key officials including Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Special Assistant Bilal bin Saqib, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.
Delegates from the youth delegation appreciated the Prime Minister’s initiatives, particularly in the fields of information technology and ease of doing business.
The Prime Minister assured the delegates of the government’s full support for their suggestions and emphasized the importance of their role in the development of Pakistan.
