Nations don't progress through IMF programme, says PM Shehbaz
Pakistan
He said Pakistan will become the most developed country by training youth
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that youth is Pakistan’s asset, and by honing their skills the country will become the most developed country in the world.
Speaking to a gathering after inaugurating the Prime Minister’s Digital Youth Hub here, he stated that some countries are rich in oil, gas and minerals. Millions of young people are a valuable resource in Pakistan.
“I promise to invest billions or even trillions [of rupees] to provide the best training for the youth,” he added.
He recalled that as a chief minister, he took priority measures for education, health and the youth. He emphasized that if youth are trained in IT, AI, and vocational skills, they will become an asset to the country.
“As a chief minister of Punjab, I distributed 400,000 laptops among talented students on merit,” Prime Minister Shehbaz stated.
He said that nations do not progress through the IMF programmes, and prayed that may this programme be the last one [with the global donor].
The premier said that Rana Mashhood has been tasked with productive employment for youth, and the required funds will be provided to empower young people.
“Our training centers should have the best trainers. The youth are our asset, and we will equip them with the best skills, ensuring a bright future for the country through skilled youth.”
The prime minister stated that the nation must free itself from debt. “Our debts have increased over 77 years. A staff-level agreement has been reached with the IMF.”
He mentioned that nations stabilize their economies through IMF programmes, and Pakistan's economy has become stable. In the past three weeks, 34 billion rupees have been deposited in the treasury.
He emphasized that farmers, industrialists and youth must be economically strengthened. He vowed to fight for their rights and to free them from debts.
He promised to make Pakistan's youth capable of securing dignified employment. “As a servant of the nation, I will continue serving Pakistan. I assure the nation that I will not disappoint it,” Prime Minister Shehbaz concluded.
