Strengthening youth will strengthen Pakistan: Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed - Press Release issued by University of Karachi.

Karachi -- March 25, 2019 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by University of Karachi

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The strengthening of youth will strengthen Pakistan. If we want to progress as a nation then we must strengthen our youth. The educated youth are the future of Pakistan and they will make us proud in the future too. These views were expressed by the Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed on Monday. He was speaking at a seminar "Healthy Youth: Strong Nation" organized by Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Karachi at Arts Auditorium KU on Monday in connection with Pakistan Day.

He observed that we have great expectations from our youth. He stressed that we must only trust Almighty Allah and not the people. He shared that the self-confidence and trust in Almighty Allah will make you successful in life.

He also observed that Almighty Allah will give you what you want from Him. Sarfaraz Ahmed said that Almighty Allah rewards those who work hard. He cited his own example saying that there was no place for him in the Pakistani cricket team nearly three years ago but now he was the captain of Pakistani cricket team.

Sarfraz Ahmed expressed that the teachers play crucial role in building a society. "The teachers impart quality education to the students and they also enable them to cope up with the future challenges. The students must not forget their teachers after succeeding in life."

He advised that the students must highlight the names of their teachers which will give everlasting happiness to their teachers. He stressed that teachers also play an important role in the success of a student just like the parents. He promised that he will not forget the overwhelming love that he has received from the people of Pakistan and Karachi in particular. He said that the prayers of the people are behind his success today.

Meanwhile, the renowned singer and social worker Shehzad Roy said that he was happy to witness an environment at University of Karachi where people were free to express their opinion. He mentioned that such positive activities bring stability to the society.

The anchor person Iqrar-ul-Hassan said that the country will not change with the change of leaders but it will change when the people will change. He further said that Pakistan will change and become a progressive country if our youth find the right direction today. He requested people to use their resources for the betterment of this country and welfare of...