KARACHI (Education Reporter): Federal Minister and Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, emphasized that empowering youth, providing equal educational opportunities, and promoting technology are top priorities for the government. The government is taking actionable steps to make the youth skilled and leverage their God-given talents for national development.
Addressing students of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU), he noted that while the people of Sindh face a lack of basic facilities, given equal opportunities, they have consistently demonstrated their capability to overcome challenges. Pakistan must fully utilize the skills and potential of its young population. He also said that 5 Daanish Schools are being established in Sindh, with a total plan to build 30 schools nationwide.
- Highlighting key initiatives like the PM Youth Business & Agriculture Loan Scheme, PM Digital Youth Hub, and NAVTTC programs, he described skill development initiatives as “game-changers” for youth empowerment.
- The event was also addressed by PM Youth Programme Sindh Region Coordinator Fahad Shafiq, who stressed improving educational standards across Pakistan, and Director General NAVTTC Sindh Dr. Fida Bazai.