In the gentle hum of earnest ambition, the inauguration ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Digital Youth Hub was a significant achievement in youth empowerment. With eyes glistening with dreams and hearts pulsating with determination, youth and dignitaries gathered to witness this important event that aligns with the prime minister’s vision of nurturing a generation of creative, empowered, and digitally adept leaders.
The Digital Youth Hub, a cornerstone of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), is a groundbreaking initiative designed to connect young Pakistanis with opportunities in education, employment, engagement, and environmental sustainability. This AI-driven platform acts as a “one-stop shop,” offering resources such as scholarships, job listings, entrepreneurial support, and volunteer opportunities. It embodies the government’s commitment to leveraging technology for inclusive growth and development. It is not only about learning to code or tapping into cybersecurity, but also about giving everyone the chance to explore, create, and innovate. Interactive workstations, high-speed internet, and digital labs have been designed to help anyone turn their ideas into reality.
In his address, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif referred to the youth of Pakistan as both a great challenge and an opportunity, stating the need to polish our youth through the latest technology. He said the government’s main objective is to provide productive youth employment through this portal. The prime minister expressed his firm commitment to fight for the rights of youth, provision of education and modern training in collaboration with all the provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Digital Youth Hub, a cornerstone of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), is a groundbreaking initiative designed to connect young Pakistanis with opportunities in education, employment, engagement, and environmental sustainability.
Addressing the ceremony, Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan termed youth the driving force behind the nation’s progress and the architects of a brighter future. He said the Digital Youth Hub is designed using cutting-edge technology and global best practices.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Officer In-charge Sharmeela Rasool said it is a platform of opportunity and hope. She said this programme aims to make the country’s youth stronger and productive people.
Speaking on the occasion, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mohamed Yahya, said the Digital Youth Hub has been designed to make youth capable of exploring their capabilities. He said the launch of this hub is the beginning of a journey of development and prosperity for Pakistan.
The hub is set up to welcome young people from all walks of life, ensuring that even those in remote areas can access the latest digital tools and training. This initiative makes an effort to ensure no one is left behind and every budding innovator has a fair chance at success.
Distinguished guests, including government officials, IT experts, and youth representatives, graced the inauguration ceremony.
The writer is a social media executive at the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme.
