‘Vision 2047 envisages placing youth at centre of national development’
LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Vision 2047 envisaged placing youth at the centre of national development and, for the first time, young people would be directly involved in policy-making, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Chairman, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, said. While addressing the Health and Education Summit Pakistan (HESP) 2026 at Expo Centre here on Saturday, Rana said the government was…
LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Vision 2047 aims to position youth as the focal point of national development, with young individuals now actively participating in policy-making for the first time, according to Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). During a speech at the Health and Education Summit Pakistan (HESP) 2026 at Expo Centre, Rana outlined the government's comprehensive youth-focused agenda, focusing on job creation, skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and facilitating international education and research connections for Pakistani youth.
Emphasizing the importance of long-term planning and sustainable policies as Pakistan completes its 100-year existence in 2047, Rana stressed that while political differences have their place, the nation's future is intrinsically linked to its youth. The government aims to create an enabling environment for young people to enter the job market, with a yearly target of 35% women participation in youth employment and a goal of ensuring 10% youth registration in new companies annually.
Federal and Provincial Ministers, experts, and others participated in the event, where Rana announced the launch of Pakistan's first National Youth Employment Policy and the approval of the first National Youth Policy. Additionally, the government is developing Pakistan's first e-Sports Policy, covering game development, information technology, and artificial intelligence, as the gaming industry has emerged as a multi-billion-dollar global industry.
Rana encouraged seeking suggestions and ideas from youth and relevant institutions across the country over the next six months, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the practical implementation of policies and delivering tangible benefits to the people. He highlighted the significance of international academic cooperation, with agreements already signed with 50 Chinese universities and over 70 Chinese technical education institutions.
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