{"id":555780,"date":"2026-07-12T09:24:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T04:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=555780"},"modified":"2026-07-12T09:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T04:24:44","slug":"gilani-calls-for-empowering-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/gilani-calls-for-empowering-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Gilani calls for empowering youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nChairman Senate, Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday said that World Population Day highlighted the importance of investing in young people and creating opportunities that enable them to realize their full potential.<br \/>\nReferring to this year\u2019s theme, \u201cRealizing the hopes and aspirations of young people \u2013 today and for the future,\u201d he stressed that empowering youth is essential for Pakistan\u2019s sustainable development and prosperity.<br \/>\nIn his message, the Chairman Senate noted that Pakistan\u2019s large youth population represents a valuable national asset.<br \/>\nHe said that with quality education, healthcare, skills development, and employment opportunities, the country\u2019s young people could become a driving force for economic growth and social progress.<br \/>\nYousaf Raza Gilani observed that rapid population growth continues to place pressure on education, healthcare, employment, water resources, and other public services.<br \/>\nHe emphasized the need for effective population management, greater awareness of family planning, improved maternal and child health services, and sustained investment in human capital.<br \/>\nThe Chairman Senate reaffirmed Parliament\u2019s commitment to supporting policies that promote population stabilization, youth empowerment, gender equality, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<br \/>\nHe called for collective efforts by all stakeholders to ensure a brighter, more prosperous future for Pakistan\u2019s younger generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Chairman Senate, Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday said that World Population Day highlighted the importance of investing in young people and creating opportunities that enable them to realize their full potential. 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