The Pakistan Army recently hosted a Youth Convention in Peshawar, specifically tailored for students hailing from North Waziristan. The event garnered significant participation from enthusiastic students eager to engage and learn.
Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat, the Corps Commander in Peshawar, graced the occasion as a special guest. In his address to the gathering, he underscored the importance of fostering confidence among the youth in their country, national identity, cultural heritage, and individual capabilities. He also shed light on the perils of misinformation spread through social media channels, emphasizing the necessity of verifying news before accepting it as truth.
The primary objective of the Youth Convention was to enlighten the younger generation about regional issues, persistent challenges, and the enduring peace efforts and developmental endeavors in the area.
Expressing their appreciation, students from North Waziristan extended gratitude to the Pakistan Army for orchestrating such a meaningful event and expressed hopes for similar initiatives in the future.
One student remarked, “Tribal youth are thankful to the Pak Army,” while another lauded the army’s tireless endeavors towards the welfare and establishment of peace in North Waziristan.
The event served as a testament to the strong camaraderie between the youth and the armed forces, with one student aptly summarizing, “The youth stands as a steadfast wall alongside their armed forces.
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