Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan says the government is committed to empower youth through several revolutionary initiatives.  

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the youth have a pivotal role in advancing the country towards fast-paced development.

He said for the first time in the fifty years history, Pakistan has become the Chairman of Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Task Force and it will help promoting the capabilities of Pakistani youth internationally.

He said the government is working at each and every level to provide best possible opportunities to the youth so that they could excel in their lives and achieve their goals.

The Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme said one hundred students will be selected throughout the country for the national youth council on merit basis. He said these students will apprise the Prime Minister about the issues of youth.

He said Pakistan is witnessing infrastructural development and industrial growth. He said the country's economic situation is also significantly improving due to the prudent economic policies of the government.