PA Speaker Terms Youth Most Valuable Asset Of Nation
PA Assembly (PA) Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan Monday termed the youth the most valuable asset of the nation and stated that the desired change in the country could be achieved through them. He made this announcement while addressing a youth convention in Khudian Khas, Kasur district.
According to a press release issued here, he emphasized the government's fundamental responsibility of providing opportunities to young people. Speaker Khan expressed his desire for Pakistani youth to be educated, politically and socially aware, and conscious of their rights and responsibilities.
"Politics, government, and the state belong to the people," he urged young people to play their part in shaping Pakistan's future. Referring to the security challenges faced by the country, the Speaker acknowledged the sacrifices made by security personnel and confirmed that youth stood firmly with the armed forces.
He discussed the incident in Kohat, expressing grief over the tragedy but emphasizing that hostile forces could not break the resolve of the Pakistani nation. The Speaker highlighted the importance of national security for economic development and prosperity.
Education was identified as Pakistan's biggest challenge by Speaker Khan, suggesting that improving the education system could address multiple issues. He noted that around 25 million children remained out of school and stressed the need to ensure educational access for every child.
He also prioritized healthcare improvements, considering it essential for the country's development alongside education. The Punjab government, he said, was taking measures in this sector.
The Speaker announced ongoing youth convention initiatives to empower young individuals, utilize their skills, and integrate them into mainstream society. He committed to development projects in the area, including a motorway project groundbreaking ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and a university foundation stone laying by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan encouraged youth to pursue education, develop awareness, and contribute to Pakistan's progress, emphasizing that the country's future is closely tied to its younger generation.