Peshawar: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Prisons, Humayun Khan, has said that the provincial government is taking all possible steps for the development and welfare of the youth and in this regard, promoting the youth of the province to higher and modern knowledge, which is among our top priorities and in accordance with the vision of the founder PTI, the current government is investing in the better future of the youth so that they can serve the country and the nation in a better way. He expressed these views while addressing the sixth edition of the Matrix Pakistan Youth Summit held at the University of Agriculture Peshawar as the chief guest. In his address, Humayun Khan said that the role of youth is of utmost importance in the development of any country, that is why we are equipping the youth with modern skills and preparing them for competition at the national and international levels which is the first priority of the government.

He said that the youth are the future of our country, therefore, it is the need of the hour to expose them to modern fields like technology, e-commerce and artificial intelligence so that we can make them capable of meeting the challenges of the present day. He also urged the youth on this occasion to increase their skills, acquire expertise in modern sciences and play an active role in the development of the country. The Special Assistant, while appreciating the organization of the Youth Summit at the University of Agriculture Peshawar, said that the agricultural economy is the backbone of Pakistan, and we need to further develop this sector through modern research, smart farming and technology. The government is also providing full support to young scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs so that they can play their role in increasing the country's agricultural production by acquiring expertise in modern agricultural techniques. On this occasion, Humayoun Khan also awarded 18 prominent yout h of the province with the "Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award". This award was given to the youth in recognition of their outstanding performance and services.

He congratulated the awardees and said that such youth are the pride of our province, and their achievements are a beacon of light for other youth. This sixth edition of the Matrix Pakistan Youth Summit consists of three-day events, in which sessions, workshops, exhibitions and networking opportunities are was provided on various topics. Thousands of youth, experts, representatives of government and private institutions and people from the education sector are participating in this summit and the aim of the event is to expose the youth to modern technology, make them aware of opportunities like entrepreneurship and freelancing and highlight their role in the development of the province. The Matrix Pakistan Youth Summit is proving to be a wonderful platform for the youth not only of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but also of the entire country, where they are getting guidance, opportunities and the opportunity to acquire modern skills to fulfill their dreams. This summit, held under the patronage of the gove rnment, is a reflection of the commitment to the welfare and development of the youth.