LahoreSpeaking as guest of honour and keynote speaker at a Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) seminar, Rizwan Anwar, Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, urged young Pakistanis to build digital skills, innovation and entrepreneurship, The Destination reported on 9 May 2026.
The seminar, titled Marka-e-Haq: Youth for National Unity & Responsibility, set out to promote patriotism, national cohesion and constructive youth participation in Pakistan’s development.
Key points
- Event: Marka-e-Haq: Youth for National Unity & Responsibility
- Organiser: Prime Minister’s Youth Programme
- Venue: University of Home Economics Lahore
- Rizwan Anwar’s role: guest of honour and keynote speaker
- Reported by: The Destination, 9 May 2026
The seminar
The seminar took place at the University of Home Economics Lahore and brought together academics, students and members of civil society. Speakers included Sajid Habib, Ghazanfar Ali Syed and Salman Ghani. The programme included interactive discussions, a collective pledge for national unity and a group photograph.
Why digital skills matter, in his words
Rizwan Anwar said that “modern warfare is no longer limited to conventional battlefields,” pointing to cyber security, artificial intelligence, digital media and information warfare. He urged young Pakistanis to pursue innovation, entrepreneurship and advanced digital skills.
He praised young people’s efforts to counter fake news, engage responsibly online and promote a positive national narrative, and spoke of the nation’s unity, confidence and resilience.
Backing for the youth programme
He commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for prioritising youth empowerment, education, technology and economic growth. He also acknowledged Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan for turning the programme into “an active platform for leadership development and national integration,” according to the report.
Sources and related reading
Original report: The Destination. More on this site: Media & News, Rizwan Anwar explains PM Youth Programme priorities, the London youth engagement session and the blog.
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