{
  "id": 20059676,
  "title": "Young people empowerment govt top priority: Azma",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/young-people-empowerment-govt-top-priority-azma",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-14T21:35:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40449001/young-people-empowerment-govt-top-priority-azma"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari emphasized that empowering young people economically is a top priority for Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The CM IT Internship Programme is a concrete example of this commitment, offering thousands of young individuals the chance to gain professional training and practical experience in the information technology industry, Bokhari stated. In a press release, Bokhari disclosed that each intern in the four-month internship programme is also granted a monthly stipend of Rs50,000. The objective of this initiative is to equip young graduates with up-to-date IT skills, enabling them to achieve financial independence. Bokhari announced that registration for the third phase of the CMIT Internship Programme is now open. This subsequent phase will further provide opportunities for more graduates to receive professional training in the IT sector and earn through their skills. Bokhari affirmed that the Punjab government is taking tangible steps, rather than merely making promises, to secure a brighter future for the youth. By equipping young people with skills, professional training, and economic opportunities, the government is embodying Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision for a progressive Punjab, Bokhari added.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that the economic empowerment of young people is among the top priorities of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The CM IT Internship Programme is a practical manifestation of this vision, providing thousands of young people with opportunities to acquire professional training and hands-on experience in the information…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}