LondonYoung Pakistanis in the UK heard about the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) first-hand, as Rizwan Anwar, Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, briefed students and young community members at the Pakistan High Commission in London.
The Youth Engagement Session ran under the theme International Linkages and Youth Development. Its aim: to connect Pakistani youth in the UK with youth initiatives back home.
Key points
- Event: Youth Engagement Session on the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP)
- Venue: Pakistan High Commission, London
- Audience: Pakistani students and young community members
- Briefed by: Rizwan Anwar and Ms. Maha Jamil, Special Representative for Women and Youth Development
- Welcomed by: the Deputy High Commissioner
A direct line from the diaspora to national youth programmes
The Pakistan High Commission in London hosted the session for Pakistani students and young members of the community living in the UK.
Discussion centred on four areas: skills development, education, international linkages and meaningful youth participation.
What participants were told
Rizwan Anwar briefed the audience on PMYP initiatives, youth development opportunities and pathways for greater international engagement.
Ms. Maha Jamil, Special Representative for Women and Youth Development, also briefed participants on how Pakistani diaspora youth can engage with the programme.
Deputy High Commissioner welcomes the programme
The Deputy High Commissioner welcomed participants and appreciated the PMYP’s efforts to expand opportunities for young Pakistanis in education, skills development, employment, international cooperation and youth empowerment.
The session gave attendees a platform to exchange ideas. Participants also expressed appreciation for the continued focus on youth development under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and PMYP Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan.
Why the session matters
The session underlined the importance of connecting the young talent of the Pakistani diaspora with national youth development initiatives and international opportunities.
About Rizwan Anwar
Rizwan Anwar is a Special Representative to the Prime Minister Youth Programme, a social entrepreneur, and the Chairman and founder of Youth Revolution Clan. Read more on the homepage or browse the blog for more on youth development, skills and international youth engagement.
Follow Rizwan Anwar on LinkedIn, Instagram and X (@reexwaan). For official updates, follow the Pakistan High Commission UK and the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme on Facebook.
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