President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized on utilizing abilities of the youth for promotion of industry in the country.

He was addressing cheques distribution ceremony of loans among the youth under Prime Minister's Kamyab Jawan Programme in Sialkot today (Wednesday.

The President said the world is ready to invest in Pakistan that has great potential of the youth bulge, and Pakistan should also be prepared for it.

He said education and small and medium enterprises can bring fast development to the country. He said the young generation will have to be harmonized with the modern day demands.

Appreciating the initiative of providing loans to the youth under a transparent programme, the President expressed confidence that the youth who received loans will contribute to national development by paying taxes and providing jobs to others.

Addressing the ceremony, Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said empowering the youth is the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

She said skilled youth will help strengthen economy in the country, and practical steps toward this direction are being taken.

On the occasion, the President also distributed cheques among successful candidates under Prime Minister's Kayab Jawan Programme.

(Aman/Abdul Rehman)