Rizwan Anwar at OIC Youth Capital 2025 in Marrakesh

MarrakeshPakistan’s Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) took part in the OIC Youth Capital 2025 Volunteers and Youth Gathering in Morocco, where Rizwan Anwar, Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, presented the government’s vision for youth development, according to The Diplomatic Insight.

The gathering brought youth delegates from OIC member states and the wider Muslim world together to strengthen cooperation on youth empowerment, which made it a platform for Pakistan to explain its approach to an international audience.

Pakistan’s presentation

Representing Pakistan, Rizwan Anwar gave a comprehensive presentation on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for youth development. He also highlighted initiatives carried out under PMYP Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan.

The official PMYP account shared the moment on X, noting that he delivered the presentation while representing Pakistan at the gathering in Marrakesh.

The Digital Youth Hub

Rizwan Anwar presented the Digital Youth Hub as a success of Pakistan’s youth policy. As described in the report, it is the country’s leading platform for young people to access opportunities, scholarships and skills development programmes.

Volunteerism and civic engagement

Maha Jamil, also a Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, addressed the forum on volunteerism. She described it as a catalyst for social transformation and shared Pakistan’s experience of mobilising young people for civic engagement and community service.

The report concludes that Pakistan’s participation reflects its commitment to youth empowerment and regional cooperation.

Sources and related reading

Original report: The Diplomatic Insight. Official post: Prime Minister’s Youth Programme on X. More on this site: Media & News, the London youth engagement session and the blog.