By ANI Correspondent:
ISLAMABAD: First Lady Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari, on the occasion of International Youth Day, extended her greetings to the youth of Pakistan and around the world, saying young people are the driving force behind the country’s progress, innovation and transformation.
In her message, she said 67 percent of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30, with young people contributing to education, technology, healthcare, social reforms, sports, arts and culture.
Bibi Asifa stressed the need to provide young people with equal access to quality education, modern skills, digital technology and meaningful employment opportunities, saying investment in youth was an investment in Pakistan’s future.
She also emphasised the important role of young women and girls in national development and called for removing barriers to their education, employment and leadership opportunities.
The First Lady urged civil society, families, parents, educational institutions and relevant government institutions to support, mentor and empower the younger generation.
She expressed hope that Pakistan’s youth would continue to lead the country towards a brighter, inclusive and prosperous future.
