Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Mr. Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, met with Mr. Yunus Sonmez, Director General of Cabinet at the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) today. The meeting focused on exploring strategic collaborations between PMYP and ICYF to empower youth.
Chairman Khan briefed Mr. Sonmez on PMYP’s flagship initiatives under the comprehensive 4Es framework – Education, Engagement, Employment, and Environment – with special emphasis on the Digital Youth Hub (DYH), which serves as a dynamic platform for young Pakistanis to enhance their skills, broaden their knowledge, and engage with progressive projects designed to uplift their future. Chairman Khan emphasized PMYP’s role as a driving force in empowering Pakistan’s youth, providing them with the tools to thrive, contribute, and excel in today’s fast-paced world.
Mr. Sonmez recognized the resilience and vitality of Pakistan’s youth, highlighting their active participation in global initiatives led by ICYF. He noted that Pakistani youth consistently represent one of the highest numbers of applicants whenever ICYF launches new programs, underscoring their immense potential and eagerness for growth.
A major highlight of the meeting was Mr. Sonmez’s praise for the Digital Youth Hub. He expressed particular interest in the platform’s transformative potential and proposed an exciting collaboration to integrate ICYF’s cutting-edge Learning Management System (LMS) – IT training modules with the DYH platform to boost digital skills. This partnership would enhance skill-building opportunities for young Pakistanis, positioning them as leaders in the global digital economy.
Mr. Sonmez also shared ICYF’s plans to host a high-profile Youth Summit by the end of the year and invited PMYP to join hands in organizing this landmark event. Both parties expressed a strong desire to form a robust partnership in hosting the summit, which will bring together young leaders from across the Islamic world for discussions on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and collaborative development.
In conclusion, both Mr. Sonmez and Chairman Khan emphasized their dedication to providing young people with exceptional opportunities for growth and development. They underscored their mutual vision of empowering the youth of Pakistan and deepening cooperation between PMYP and ICYF.
Mr. Sonmez concluded the meeting by commending the spirited and energetic nature of Pakistan’s youth, noting that their enthusiasm, drive, and resilience truly set them apart across the Muslim world.
