Shehbaz announces that 200,000 young individuals will receive free IT training each year.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at empowering the youth of Pakistan.
During a ceremony on Monday, the prime minister announced that one million students across the country would receive smartphones based on merit, as part of the government’s broader strategy to integrate technology into education and provide equal opportunities for all.
In addition to the smartphones, the PM unveiled plans to distribute laptops to students. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and equipping the youth with the tools needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Emphasizing the importance of agricultural development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also announced that students would be sent to China for higher education in agriculture. This move is expected to enhance the country’s agricultural sector by introducing advanced knowledge and techniques from one of the world’s leading agricultural nations.
In a significant effort to improve the skills of the youth, he declared that 200,000 young individuals would receive free IT training each year. This initiative aims to prepare Pakistan’s youth for the demands of the global job market, particularly in the growing field of information technology.
During the ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took a moment to celebrate the achievements of Arshad Nadeem, the athlete who made Pakistan proud by winning the country’s first individual gold medal in track and field at the Olympics. The PM’s Youth Programme applauded Nadeem’s efforts.
Shehbaz Sharif concluded by announcing that a comprehensive five-year program focused on youth development would be launched immediately after August 14.
