The government has announced that it will implement the Pakistan Foundation Scholarship program on the Punjab Foundation model for students nationwide.
In a press conference held in Islamabad, Prime Minister’s National Youth Program Chairman Rana Mashud Ahmed announced that the scope of the National Youth Loan Scheme will be expanded.
He said that IT courses and skill development programs would be launched to impart the latest skills to the youth and increase their employment opportunities.
The chief explained that agriculture, IT, and skill development can accelerate economic growth in short and medium-term planning, so the government focuses on developing these sectors.
He said that an e-game organization will be created to provide a platform where around 60-70 million young people can showcase their talents related to this billion-dollar industry.
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Rana Mashud said that training camps and sports tournaments will be held across the country to identify the best talent.
He said, that to develop the arts and culture of the Sundanese people, the local artisans in every region will be empowered by introducing modern techniques to promote art globally.
The Chairman’s National Youth Program on Tourism said that camps would be set up all over the world to showcase Pakistan’s tourism potential and important tourist destinations.
He said that a national tourism policy is being developed and double-decker buses will operate in various cities for tourists.