Chairman of the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan met with Mr Jamshed Kazi, Country Representative of UN Women Pakistan, at the Prime Minister\u2019s Office to discuss opportunities for collaboration aimed at advancing youth development and women\u2019s empowerment in Pakistan.
\nThe meeting was chaired by Chairman of the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan. It was attended by Mr Jamshed Kazi, Country Representative of UN Women Pakistan; Ms. Fahmida Iqbal Khan, Deputy Country Representative, UN Women Pakistan; Ms. Saman Ahsan, Programme Manager, UN Women Pakistan; and Mr. Zeeshan Hussain, Programme Officer, UN Women Pakistan, along with senior officials and representatives from the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, Chairman PMYP welcomed the UN Women delegation and appreciated the organization\u2019s continued efforts in promoting gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment.
\nHe shared a comprehensive overview of the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme and its flagship 4Es Initiative, highlighting the Government\u2019s commitment to equipping young people with opportunities in Education, Employment, Engagement, and Environment.
\nEmphasizing women\u2019s empowerment as a key priority of PMYP, the Chairman outlined several flagship initiatives designed to enhance women\u2019s participation in economic and social development.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the Prime Minister\u2019s Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme (PMBA&LS) which reserves a 25 percent quota for women across all categories, and the National Youth Employment Plan (NYEP) which aims to increase women\u2019s participation in the labour force to 35% by 2030.
\nHe also briefed the delegation on the National Youth Adolescence Policy (NYAP) and other targeted interventions supporting young women.
\nThe Chairman further shared plans for the PMYP Business Loan Scheme Facilitation Centre, which will bring together all 25 participating banks and microfinance institutions under one platform to streamline access to financial services and entrepreneurial support for young people, with a particular focus on women.
\nHe also highlighted the Digital Youth Hub (DYH), Pakistan\u2019s first comprehensive digital youth platform, describing it as a one-stop gateway connecting young people with opportunities across all four pillars of the PMYP\u2019s 4Es Initiative.
\nDiscussing PMYP\u2019s employment-focused initiatives, Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan highlighted the Youth Skills Development Programme (YSDP), the National Innovation Award (NIA) for young entrepreneurs, and the Digital Youth Hub, which has already registered more than 800,000 users and over 3,000 companies, creating a dynamic ecosystem that connects youth with employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development opportunities.
\nHe emphasized the importance of engaging all relevant national and international partners working in the field of youth and women\u2019s development to maximize collective impact.
\nMr Jamshed Kazi appreciated the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme for its comprehensive vision and expressed UN Women Pakistan\u2019s strong interest in collaborating on initiatives that empower women and girls.
\nHe observed that while many women possess immense potential, they often lack access to skills development, mentorship, market exposure, resources, and opportunities to scale their initiatives.
\nHe emphasized that UN Women Pakistan looks forward to collaborating with PMYP to help bridge these gaps through structured support, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and expanded outreach.
\nMr Jamshed Kazi also briefed the Chairman on UN Women Pakistan\u2019s upcoming Women Leaders Mentorship Programme, aimed at supporting women interested in political participation and leadership, which they are interested in launching in collaboration with Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme.
\nBoth sides agreed to explore avenues for partnership and emphasized their commitment to working together to create greater opportunities for women and youth across Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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