Fasset partners with Pak PM's Youth Programme & JazzCash to educate 1 Mln Youth.

ISLAMABAD -- Fasset is partnering with Pakistan's Prime Minister's Office, as part of their Prime Minister's Youth Program (PMYP) to educate 1 million young people on blockchain based technologies, web3 and crypto.

The partnership, in conjunction with JazzCash, the largest telco in the country with over 75 million customers, will work on the Skills for Future Agency agenda, bringing much needed education to the masses.

The team of Fasset called on Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs , Shaza Khwaja in this regared in which the partnership was agreed upon.

Ms Shaza Khwaja said on this occasion 'For years, the Government of Pakistan has been working tirelessly on skill development for youth across the country, but I believe the private sector holds great opportunities for young people when it comes to preparing for the future. It is the Prime Minister's vision to work on areas with great economic impact - like digital skills for the future. This forms the basis of PMYP's partnership with Fasset. I hope our youth utilize this opportunity to learn from qualified industry practitioners and the world of opportunities that unfold.'.

Mohammad Raafi Hossain, CEO Fasset shared, 'Pakistan is amongst the top 3 Web3 adopting nations in the world. In addition to that, Pakistan is home to some of the world's best and brightest developers, researchers and scientists when it comes to tokenization, digital assets and blockchain technology. In tandem with PMYP, Fasset hopes to build awareness and educate the next generation of web3 adopters on safe, responsible and innovative development and adoption of the future of this game-changing space. We believe that with the right building blocks the talented youth of Pakistan can unlock $100bn of potential economic growth.' -

Murtaza Ali, Acting CEO, JazzCash said, 'This partnership will improve financial literacy by reaching out to millions of youth in underprivileged areas through digital mediums. JazzCash is proud to be the financial enabler for any transactions required to be carried out for upcoming phases of the programme. We are keenly interested in forging alliances with like-minded organizations to further our mission of a financially-included Pakistan.'

The Central Asian state's Vision 2025 aims to lift domestic digitization for its youth population of 63% aged between 15 and 33. The PMYP is the leading program for youth skills development.

Two core areas will be tackled for the youth...

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