ISLAMABAD-APP:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that equipping the younger generation with comprehensive knowledge of modern technology and
artificial intelligence (AI) was among the top priorities of the government, so that they could
compete with the global youth on an equal footing.
On International Youth Day, being observed on August 12, he said Pakistan joined the global
community in paying tribute to the youth population around the world and especially to the
youth of Pakistan.
“The theme for International Youth Day 2025 is 'Actions for Local Youth in the Context of
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Pakistan’s youth are not only a symbol of
determination, courage, and resilience, but they also serve as a driving force in the country's
economic development,” PM Office Media Wing, in a press release, quoted the prime minister
as saying.
He said the young people were bringing laurels to the nation at the national and international
fora and were actively contributing to various sectors of the national economy.
The prime minister observed that the skilled youth were playing a key role in economic
activities by utilizing their intelligence and energy to ensure the benefits of development reach
the general public.
The federal government was implementing various policies as well as taking practical measures
to enhance the education, skills, and professional capacity of the youth, he added.
The National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025 would undoubtedly assist youth in applying
modern technology across various sectors in line with the demands of the current era, he said,
adding the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme (PMYSDP) was successfully
enhancing the skills of millions of young individuals.
