ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the government will provide opportunities to the youth to harness their full potential for the country’s development.
Addressing a ceremony held at the National Incubation Centre in Islamabad under Ignite programme, the premier said urged the youth to follow an independent approach with a freethinking mind to work on new ideas. He said that startup is the translation into reality of an idea and his government would back the youth in their entrepreneurial ventures and also encourage growth in the information technology sector.
The prime minister said that success stories in the world can be traced back to brilliant ideas of a few dedicated individuals. He said that a successful person pursues the idea with full struggle without caring for the consequences. “When you critically analyse your mistakes and then retry, it only makes you stronger,” he added.
He said that the mark of a vibrant society and an upwardly-mobile government is that they encourage and support their young people. Offering advice to the budding entrepreneurs, he said, “Every big thing is preceded by a great idea,” while adding that a person only becomes successful after going through difficulties.
“We have the second youngest youth population in the world. With the direction the world is taking with artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, all we have to do is encourage our youth,” said the premier. “I am happy about this initiative that Ignite has taken to support startups,” he added.
PM Imran was given a detailed briefing on various startup ideas on the occasion. He evinced keen interest in new ideas and interacted with the participants.
Ignite, under the umbrella of the Ministry of IT and Telecom has launched a programme to build incubation centres across the country. The programme’s primary objective is to help aspiring startups become sustainable businesses by providing them with support and mentorship.
