Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, held a high-level meeting with Kevin Frey, Chief Executive Officer of Generation Unlimited, and Pernille Ironside, Country Representative of UNICEF, to discuss enhanced collaboration on youth development initiatives across Pakistan.
The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad, was attended by senior representatives from PMYP and UNICEF and focused on expanding opportunities for young people through digital inclusion, skills development, and employment-focused programs.
A major highlight of the discussion was the rapid growth of the Digital Youth Hub, which has now surpassed 800,000 registered users, reflecting increasing engagement among Pakistan’s youth and growing demand for digital learning and career development opportunities.
Kevin Frey praised the progress made through the Digital Youth Hub and noted that its expanding reach demonstrates the aspirations and active participation of young Pakistanis. He emphasized the importance of equipping youth with digital, entrepreneurial, and future-ready skills to improve employability and drive innovation.
Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan described Pakistan’s youth population as a strategic national asset and stressed the importance of continued investment in skills development, employment generation, and youth empowerment.
He also briefed the delegation on key policy initiatives being advanced under PMYP, including the proposed National Youth Employment Policy and National Adolescent and Youth Policy, both aimed at creating greater opportunities and a supportive environment for young people.
Participants recognized the Digital Youth Hub as a transformative platform connecting youth with educational resources, employment opportunities, mentorship programs, and career development pathways.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen cooperation between PMYP, Generation Unlimited, and UNICEF to promote youth empowerment, digital access, skills enhancement, and sustainable employment opportunities throughout Pakistan.
Officials expressed confidence that strengthened partnerships and innovative digital platforms will play a vital role in unlocking the potential of Pakistan’s young population and supporting long-term socio-economic development.
