Bilal Ahmed 
empowering youth prime minister shehbaz sharifs vision for pakistans future
During the official event to mark the International Day of Youth, the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif revealed the plans to support the youth of the country. Delivering a speech at the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, he outlined several measures that would enable youth to be equipped with digital tools, skills and opportunities. The Prime Minister has shown a clear vision to devote a large amount of resources to the youth development of Pakistan to make the country developed. This approach covers education, information technology, environmental conservation and volunteerism that prepares the ground for a new phase of youth led development in the country.
Youth Empowerment Initiatives
During the event, the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif unveiled a number of new measures that proved the government’s intentions of youth development. The Commonwealth Youth Alliance Secretariat in Islamabad was officially formed so as to foster youth cooperation within the region. There was the launching of a Digital Learning Portal to improve education delivery, and there is the PM Green Youth Movement to encourage youths in environmental conservation.
The AI for Youth Programme that provides Intel-certified skills puts Pakistani youth on the cutting edge of technology. The Smart Youth, Smart Pakistan initiative continues the government’s drive on the digital literacy front as well. In a daring move, the Prime Minister stated that one million tablets and mobile phones will be given to deserving intermediate students, to make sure that hardworking students will be given the proper tools for learning.
The commencement of the National Volunteer Corps shows the need for increasing the role of the youth of Pakistan as active citizens and volunteers. All these put together constitute a well-coordinated framework in enhancing the youths’ personal development and national development.
Future Vision and Development Plan
In the future, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that he has a plan to present a long-term development policy for Pakistan on 14th August, which is Pakistan’s Independence Day. This announcement is a sign of a progressive and innovative approach to national development with focus on the youths.
The Prime Minister’s reminiscences of his tenure as the Chief Minister of Punjab and his statement that ‘nothing is impossible in this world’ show a leadership attitude that appreciates prior practice but is not averse to change and advancement. Thus, by insisting on the fact that the nation has to learn from the previous experience and progress, Shehbaz Sharif is establishing the tone of proactivity and constant improvement.
