Prime Minister Announces Major Initiative for Youth Empowerment
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a landmark initiative aimed at providing one million smartphones, tablets, and laptops to top-performing students across Pakistan in 2024. This announcement was made during an event organized by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) in Islamabad on August 12, 2024, to celebrate International Youth Day.
Empowering Youth to Shape Pakistan’s Future
Leveraging Technology for Educational Advancement
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of equipping talented youth with modern education, information technology, and artificial intelligence. He shared his vision of sparking a technological revolution in Pakistan, inspired by the progress seen in China, through these advanced tools.
Addressing National Challenges and Disparities
Despite Pakistan’s rich resources and over seven decades of independence, the country remains heavily burdened by debt and poverty. The Prime Minister acknowledged these challenges and announced the distribution of devices to students across the nation, including those from remote areas such as Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Balochistan.
Supporting Agricultural Education and IT Training
New Initiatives for Youth Development
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1: Who will be eligible to receive the smartphones, tablets, and laptops?
A1: The devices will be provided to top-performing students across Pakistan, including those from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and remote areas of Balochistan.
- Q2: What is the goal of providing these devices to students?
A2: The aim is to empower students with modern education and resources, enabling them to contribute to the transformation of Pakistan into a developed nation.
- Q3: What other initiatives were launched by the Prime Minister during the event?
A3: The Prime Minister launched the Commonwealth Youth Alliance Secretariat in Islamabad, the Digital Learning Portal, the PM Green Youth Movement, and the AI for Youth Programme.
- Q4: How will the education of 1,000 agricultural graduates be funded?
A4: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced that he would personally fund the education of these graduates in China to enhance their skills and boost Pakistan’s agricultural sector.
- Q5: What role does Huawei play in this initiative?
A5: Huawei has committed to providing IT training and advanced education to 200,000 young Pakistanis, contributing to the overall empowerment and skill development of the youth.
