PM Shehbaz cites IT and AI skills as priority for empowering Pakistani youth

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that empowering the country's youth through information technology, artificial intelligence and modern skills training remains among his government's key priorities.

Speaking during a meeting with delegations from the US-based Pakistani community in New York, the prime minister described talented overseas Pakistani youth as a source of pride for the entire nation, according to a report from the Associated Press of Pakistan.

Shehbaz said his government was taking wide-ranging measures aimed at equipping young Pakistanis with technology and digital skills, though the report did not detail specific programs, funding levels or implementation timelines tied to the initiative.

The remarks come as Pakistan, like many developing economies, has sought to position its large youth population as a driver of economic growth through investment in technology education and digital infrastructure.

Further details on the specific measures referenced by the prime minister, including any new government schemes or partnerships with the overseas Pakistani community, were not immediately available.