LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday said the youth possessed great capabilities and were filled with the passion of serving the country, adding that the future of a prosperous and vibrant Pakistan was directly linked with their efforts. Talking to a delegation of the youth in London, the chief minister said the dream of development could not be materialised without giving modern education to the youth and added that the Punjab government was following a comprehensive programme of promoting information technology and contemporary knowledge. “Imparting higher education has been made possible for every deserving and brilliant student through Punjab Educational Endowment Fund. There is no doubt that future of the country is vibrant and Pakistan is moving towards development and prosperity. Pakistan belongs to all of us and we all have to make it vibrant and a developed country with our collective efforts. We are required to follow the golden principles of hard work, honesty and trust for national development,” said Shahbaz.

He said the desired objectives could be achieved only by making youth as the engine of development. “The Punjab government has initiated unique programs for empowerment of the youth and an investment to the tune of billions of rupees has been made to equip the youth with latest knowledge,” he said.