Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterates commitment to equipping youth with modern technology
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif reiterated on Wednesday that the government is committed to providing modern technological resources to the country's youth. He emphasized that the use of technology is indispensable for progress in the current era, and the government is launching various educational and technical programs for this purpose.
Rejecting the allegations leveled regarding the laptop scheme, the Prime Minister stated that this initiative is a transparent effort to hone the skills of the youth. He clarified that the purpose of distributing laptops is to connect students with the digital world and provide them with modern opportunities for research and education.
According to a government spokesperson, under this scheme, laptops are being provided to intelligent and deserving students across the country on a merit basis. The primary objective of this project is to help youth acquire skills in the IT sector so that they can contribute to the national economy in the future.
The Prime Minister further added that the government is committed to making the youth self-reliant, and such initiatives will not only improve the quality of education but also create new employment opportunities. He directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the process of laptop distribution is transparent and strictly based on merit.
Finally, the government has expressed its resolve to introduce more such projects for the welfare of the youth in the coming times, so that the youth of Pakistan can become capable of competing at the global level.