Islamabad, June 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):The National Assembly resumed its session at the parliament house in Islamabad today with Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in the chair. The National Assembly was informed today that loans worth thirty billion rupees have been given to fifty thousand youth under the Prime Minister Youth Program over the last five months. Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja, rising on a point of order, highlighted the initiatives taken by the present government to create opportunities for the youth.
She said it is the first time that loans have also been given in the agriculture sector including for seed, fertilizers and purchase of other agricultural inputs. Shaza Fatima said training has been provided to sixty thousand youth in various areas including Information Technology, whilst training of another forty thousand youth is in progress.
The Special Assistant said the budget for the next fiscal year envisages allocation of eighty billion rupees for special initiatives. Under this, ten billion rupees have been allocated for laptop scheme, ten billion rupees for soft loans and five billion rupees each for green revolution fund, women empowerment, IT and skills development. She said one hundred thousand laptops will be distributed amongst the students this year on merit.
The Special Assistant said sports are also being promoted to engage the youth in healthy activities. Responding to the points of members, Minister for Water Resources Khursheed Shahsaid at present sufficient water is available to meet the requirements of the provinces. He said Balochistan is being provided as per their demand and capacity. The National Assembly today unanimously passed resolution acknowledging the contribution of international organizations, civil society and the international Diaspora of Pakistan in the fight against climate change and their assistance in rehabilitation of vulnerable communities affected by climate induced disaster.
The resolution was moved by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Romina Khursheed Alam. The resolution recognized the urgent need for global cooperation to combat climate change and mitigate its adverse impacts. The resolution emphasized the importance of collective actions to protect and uplift the vulnerable communities in the face of climate related challenges.
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