PM terms youth biggest asset of country.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said that youth is the biggest asset of country and the government is giving due attention to financially empower them.

Addressing cheques distribution ceremony of Kamyab Jawan Program in Karachi on Monday, Prime Minister said such programmes are vital in the development of any countries.

He said a society can develop only when youth of the country are given opportunities in lifting the nation.

He said Pakistan has second youngest population in the world and their talent can be harnessed for progress and prosperity of the country.

He said under Hunarmand Jawan Program, the government has started programmes for skill development of our youth.

The Prime Minister said youth can change the economic lot of the country.

He said this program is aimed at youth and its success will depend on awarding the loans on merit.

The Prime Minister said merit defines the success of any society. He said programmes fail when dishonesty comes and meritocracy is ignored.

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