PMYP pledges $25b as IT industry goal

Chairman of Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on Monday expressed the resolve to increase the Information Technology (IT) industry share to $25 billion from the current $2.5 billion in the next five years.

Addressing the “International Conference on Sustainability in Workforce”, he said that 200,000 youths would be trained in high-tech and IT programmes with the skills needed to thrive in the modern workplace. “By equipping students with the latest tools and technologies, and fostering collaboration with industry leaders, we can prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow.”

Mashhood stated that the government was intensifying efforts under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif towards enhancing skill development through strategic partnerships and targeted programmes. He added that the country’s economy was moving in the right direction under the leadership of PM Sharif and would succeed in overcoming financial problems.

Mashhood highlighted that due to the government’s economic policies over the last three months and the signing of multi-billion-dollar investment projects with China, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others, numerous job opportunities would be created for youth in Pakistan.

“We are focused on creating pathways that cater to the aspirations of every young person, irrespective of their background. Our collaborative efforts will pave the way for a skilled workforce equipped to drive innovation and productivity,” he affirmed.