Pakistan joins the international community in observing International Youth Day and pays tribute to our talented youth for their immense potential, vibrant energy, and positive aspirations.
This year, International Youth Day is being observed under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The theme duly underscores the fact that although the lives of young people across the world are shaped by diverse circumstances, their dreams, aspirations, and hopes for a brighter future remain remarkably similar.
Our youth are an invaluable National asset and are the promising driving force for our bright future. The creativity and determined efforts of our young people are undoubtedly contributing to encouraging progress across every sector of society. Harnessing the potential and capabilities of our youth is essential for building a prosperous, peaceful, and strong Pakistan. Pakistan’s young population has brought laurels to the country at both the national and international levels through their achievements across various fields of life. At the local level too, our youth are playing a constructive role as active members of society.
Ensuring the best possible intellectual, physical, mental, and academic development of our youth through the effective utilization of all available national resources remains among the Government’s key priorities. The Government of Pakistan is committed to empowering our youth through modern and quality education aligned with the demands of the day, through dedicated efforts to promote technical and vocational skills, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, industrial development, digital innovation, and social inclusion.
Alongside various policy initiatives, the Government is also taking practical measures enabling young people to align their abilities, skills, and professional competencies with international standards so to make the country proud on the global stage.
To provide talented students with opportunities to advance in education, information technology, technical fields, and artificial intelligence, the Government has taken several important initiatives, including scholarship programmes, laptop distribution, and paid internships for students.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme (PMYSDP) is striving to ensure a talented and skilled workforce in the country. The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has been further strengthened on a priority basis to provide internationally recognized certifications and world-class training in professional and technical skills. The national institution is taking special measures to equip the workforce with internationally recognized qualifications and the skills required by industries.
On this day, I have a special message for our youth: continue your journey of hard work with honesty, responsibility, and a spirit of service to the nation. The sustainable development and bright future of our country are intrinsically linked to the progress of our youth. Let us renew our resolve to work together with full commitment and play a constructive and active role in the development and prosperity of our country, so that our homeland becomes a guarantee of a bright future for all segments of society especially our youth.
