Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Hussain Chaudhary says role of youth is pivotal in the development of the country.

Addressing a ceremony in connection with Kamyab Jawan Program at Bahria University in Islamabad on Wednesday, the Information Minister said that it is the need of the hour to prepare skilled workforce as per the requirements of the market.

The Minister while appreciating the Kamyab Jawan programme said the government is striving to provide opportunities to the youth especially in the field of Information Technology.

Speaking on the occasion, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar said Kamyab Jawan programme is an important initiative to take the country towards development.

The Special Assistant said youth-focused development initiatives were taken by the government in spheres of education, employment and civic engagement.