PESHAWAR, Jan 03 (APP):Hassan Nisar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Metrix Pakistan, has said that contrary to prevailing perceptions, Pakistan’s state institutions had played a constructive and facilitative role in enabling youth-led development initiatives, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Talking to APP here Saturday, Hassan Nisar stated that Metrix Pakistan, a youth-focused organization working in technology, education and entrepreneurship, had educated and trained more than 15,000 individuals across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa …
Youth activist reaffirms confidence in state institutions, says youth empowerment thrives under secure, stable environment
PESHAWAR, Jan 03 (APP):Hassan Nisar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Metrix Pakistan, has said that contrary to prevailing perceptions, Pakistan’s state institutions had played a constructive and facilitative role in enabling youth-led development initiatives, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Talking to APP here Saturday, Hassan Nisar stated that Metrix Pakistan, a youth-focused organization working in technology, education and entrepreneurship, had educated and trained more than 15,000 individuals across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to date — a province that had long faced challenges of limited innovation, fragile infrastructure and restricted economic opportunities.
“Our experience on the ground tells a very different story from what is often portrayed in public discourse,” he said and added, “throughout our journey of organizing youth summits, tech summits, technology festivals, long-duration training programmes and capacity-building workshops, we have consistently received institutional protection and administrative facilitation.
“At no point were we asked to promote any political agenda, institutional narrative or commercial interest,” Nisar hastened to add
He emphasized that the support extended by government departments, security agencies and relevant authorities remained strictly professional and purpose-driven.
“The only guidance we ever received was to work in the right direction — to promote education, skills development, culture, heritage and positive civic values. There was no pressure to endorse slogans, products or viewpoints. This distinction is important and must be acknowledged honestly.”
According to Hassan Nisar, the outcomes of this enabling environment are visible. Thousands of youth trained through Metrix Pakistan are now contributing to Pakistan’s global footprint in freelancing, digital services, technology and entrepreneurship.
“These young people are not the result of imposed narratives. They are the product of opportunity, safety and systems that worked without interference,” he remarked.
Responding to criticism that institutions seek to control youth thought and expression, he said such claims often overlook ground realities.
“There is a clear difference between coercion and coordination. From our lived experience, institutions ensured security and order so that dialogue, learning and innovation could take place — not to dictate what young people should think or say.”
Hassan Nisar further said, patriotism can not be enforced through speeches or campaigns but grows organically when citizens see fairness, protection and opportunity.
“Our love for Pakistan comes from witnessing progress, however gradual, and from being able to work freely for our people. Constructive engagement between civil society and state institutions is not a weakness; it is a national strength.”
He concluded by saying that Pakistan’s future depended on cooperation rather than constant confrontation.
“Narratives may dominate online spaces, but nation-building happens quietly — through education, stability and trust. From our experience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the role of the government and armed forces in safeguarding this space deserves recognition”, he added.
