Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized expanding employment opportunities, modern skills training, and technology-driven education during a meeting on the Prime Minister’s Youth Program.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to accelerate efforts under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, stressing the need for a comprehensive strategy to create employment opportunities and equip young Pakistanis with modern skills.
The directives came during a meeting with Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, who briefed the prime minister on the progress of various initiatives being implemented under the government’s flagship youth development program.
The prime minister instructed officials to ensure effective planning for job creation through the youth program, highlighting that expanding employment opportunities remains a key government priority.
Shehbaz Sharif said providing quality education and professional training for young people is among the government’s foremost objectives. He emphasized that Pakistan’s youth must be equipped with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), digital skills, and entrepreneurial capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy.
The prime minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to utilizing all available resources to provide equal opportunities for employment, business, education, and skills development for young people across the country.
He also underscored the importance of a skilled workforce, describing it as a vital pillar for strengthening Pakistan’s economy, industrial growth, and social development. According to the prime minister, educated and professionally trained youth will play a decisive role in securing the country’s long-term prosperity and sustainable future.
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