Sindh Governor Inaugurates "Karachi Youth Summit 2026"
KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 29, 2026) Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has inaugurated the "Karachi Youth Summit 2026" at the Karachi Expo Centre here on Tuesday.
While addressing the participants, he emphasized the role of young people in Pakistan’s future. He noted the power of social media as a tool for learning and development, encouraging its use for positive, constructive purposes.
"Young people should become a source of progress for others," the governor stated, "dream big and work hard to turn their dreams into reality." Describing youth as Pakistan’s most valuable assets, he highlighted their potential to lead the country in 2047.
"Among today’s youth will emerge presidents, prime ministers, governors, chief ministers, scientists, engineers and doctors," he predicted. The Governor stressed that future entrepreneurs, technology experts, and leaders at both national and international levels would also be from this generation.
He announced the Prime Minister’s initiative of establishing a Digital Youth Hub, offering scholarships, interest-free loans, and employment opportunities. He emphasized a 4Es framework for youth development: education, modern technology, skills, and participation in society.
"Differences of opinion are part of a democratic society," the Governor said while urging young people to use social media responsibly. He mentioned Karachi’s Green Line project as an example of collaboration between provincial and federal governments, highlighting the federal government's commitment to its expansion despite a change in provincial administration.
"The coming era belongs to the youth," he concluded, "and the young people of today will be the architects of Pakistan’s centenary celebrations in 2047." He called for collective efforts to empower them through education, skills development, research, entrepreneurship, and technology without discrimination, emphasizing it as a national responsibility.
The Governor also expressed appreciation for Alkhidmat Karachi's contributions in promoting youth development.