LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday emphasised the importance of focusing on the education, training, and character building of youth.
In a message on International Youth Day, she described the youth as the real asset of a nation and the true architects of its future, stressing the importance of guiding them in the right direction.
Maryam Nawaz stated that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government is committed to providing opportunities for youth to realize their dreams. Under the Chief Minister’s Youth Initiative, various programs are ongoing for the welfare of the younger generation.
She announced that for the convenience of young students, e-bikes and petrol bikes are being provided, with a second phase of the project to be introduced soon.
The Chief Minister noted that youth are being equipped with IT skills to meet the demands of the international job market. She revealed that the PML-N government will soon provide laptops to talented youth and highlighted that scholarships for higher education will also be available soon, ensuring that there will be no shortage of funds for youth education.
CM Maryam expressed confidence in the potential of the youth, saying, “I am sure our youth will make Pakistan a developed nation with their hard work and dedication.”
She also mentioned gold medalist Arshad Nadeem as a prime example of what young people can achieve through hard work. The Punjab government, she added, will provide all possible facilities to support its youth.
