Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that youth are the biggest asset of Pakistan as they have very important role in the uplift of the country.

Addressing the National Youth Convention in Islamabad today, she said that government will extend every possible support to youth, adding that it is pivotal to empower youth for country's development.

Shaza Fatima said present government is focused upon equipping youth with latest digital skills.

She said over four billion rupees will be spent this year for youth skills' development.

She said about 4.5 million youth have been trained through DigiSkills Program uptill now, urging youth to get benefit from this program.

She said after completion of IT park in Islamabad, second IT Park will be built in Karachi.

She said e-Rozgar centers will be opened through public-private partnership across the country.