LAHORE: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, said on Tuesday that the active involvement of youth in investment, innovation, and the overall economy was crucial for driving progress of Pakistan.
The SAPM was addressing Future-Fest 2024, an innovation Expo in Lahore. She was accompanied by Focal Person to SAPM Sabien Hussein Mullick and Advisor to SAPM on Communication Waqas Banorie.
At the Expo, a mix of exhibitors and entrepreneurs displayed a wide variety of innovative ideas spanning various industries and services.
Mushaal was apprised about Future-Fest achievements of 200 million dollars direct investment which resulted in 30,000 direct jobs and the organization of innovation road show.
She said that Future-Fest had achieved major milestones. Its efforts to secure over 200 million dollars in direct investment would be a boost in developing cutting-edge technologies, startups and projects across different industries in the country.
She commended the innovation road show arranged by Future-Fest which brought together cutting-edge startups, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts from forty cities and eighty universities.
Role of youth in economic progress
She said that the role of youth in technological innovation and overall economic progress could not be overstated.
Mushaal highlighted the role of Innovative technology in propelling the progress of the country. She lauded the Future-Fest for recognizing and harnessing the potential of the younger generation.
She appreciated Future-Fest’s commitment to providing free online IT training to 1 million youth.
