{"id":1164369,"date":"2026-02-17T23:01:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1164369"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:01:47","slug":"rana-mashhood-urges-graduates-to-lead-pakistans-future-through-skills-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/rana-mashhood-urges-graduates-to-lead-pakistans-future-through-skills-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Rana Mashhood urges graduates to lead Pakistan\u2019s future through skills, innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):Chairman of the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, addressed students, faculty, and guests at the Convocation Ceremony of the Federal College of Education.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event highlighted the government\u2019s commitment to youth empowerment and creating opportunities for young Pakistanis across education, employment, and entrepreneurship.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his speech, Rana Mashhood emphasized that graduates are the architects of Pakistan\u2019s future and must be equipped with modern skills, ethical values, and innovation to contribute effectively to national development.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He encouraged students to see graduation as a beginning rather than an end, urging them to apply their education in technology, digital services, the green economy, and social entrepreneurship.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He highlighted initiatives under the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme, including the Digital Youth Hub, which has already linked hundreds of thousands of young people with training, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rana Mashhood concluded by reaffirming the government\u2019s support for youth, saying, \u201cWe are building a Pakistan where every young person has the chance to thrive. Your success will shape our national story of hope, progress, and resilience.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The convocation was attended by educators, Ministry of Education representatives, parents, and students, marking a milestone for both the graduating class and the nation\u2019s pursuit of a skilled, empowered generation.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):Chairman of the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, addressed students, faculty, and guests at the Convocation Ceremony of the Federal College of Education. The event highlighted the government\u2019s commitment to youth empowerment and creating opportunities for young Pakistanis across education, employment, and entrepreneurship. 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