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CDF Munir stresses fact-based thinking among youth amid social media propaganda

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has stressed the need for youth to adopt fact-based analysis to play a meaningful role in society, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. CDF Munir made the remarks during an interaction with a delegation of students from Harvard Business School during their visit to Pakistan, the military's media wing said in a statement. The delegation from Harvard Business School consisted of students from multiple countries, it added. Read More…

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Palestinian footballers get back on the pitch

Youssef Jendiya, 21, is among several Palestinian footballers who took part in Gaza’s first organised football tournament in more than two years. Jendiya’s team, Jabalia Youth, took on Al-Sadaqa this week at the Palestine Pitch in Gaza City, while a second fixture featured Beit Hanoon versus Al-Shujayea. “Confused. Happy, sad, joyful, happy” is how Jendiya described feeling after getting back out onto the pitch. “People search for water in the morning: food, bread. Life is a little difficult. But there is a little left of the day, when you can… Read More…

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Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade, says World Bank President

Pakistan must create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend or risk instability and outward migration, World Bank President Ajay Banga said. Pakistan is entering the implementation phase of a 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) deal agreed with the World Bank last year, while also working with the International Monetary Fund to stabilise its economy. But Islamabad is still facing mounting pressure to deliver sustained growth and jobs. Read More…

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Body of Bangladesh's youth leader reaches Dhaka amid 'violent protests'

The body of Osman Hadi, the popular student leader who was assassinated in Dhaka last Friday while launching his campaign for the elections, has reached the Bangladesh's capital amid ongoing nationwide violent protests. In a post on X, the interim government said a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying Sharif Osman Hadi’s remains landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 5:48pm local time after departing from Singapore, where he was undergoing medical treatment. Read More…

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Bangladesh: From unrest to unrest

Bangladesh has been roiled by unrest since mass youth-led protests broke out in July last year. What began as opposition to a government job-quota system transformed into a full-blown uprising after authorities used force to suppress protesters, killing up to 1,400 people and injuring thousands, according to a UN report. As protests grew, Bangladesh’s longtime leader Sheikh Hasina, viewed by critics as an “authoritarian” who violently suppressed dissent, fled to India. Last month, she was convicted of crimes against humanity, including for orchestrating mass killings of protesters, and sentenced to… Read More…

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PM Sharif approves National Youth Employment Plan

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has approved the National Youth Employment Plan, aiming to provide market-driven training programs to empower Pakistani youth. During a review meeting on Thursday, PM Sharif approved the plan to provide youth with training programs tailored to market and industry demands. The meeting outlined an action plan to offer training and employment opportunities through various institutions over the next four years. Read More…

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Clashes occurring near Ramallah

Sources reported Arabic that clashes took place between Palestinian youths and Israeli forces in the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. Since the ceasefire in Gaza went into effect, Israel has stepped up its military campaign in the West Bank, confirming earlier today that it is focusing the brunt of its force on the northern part of the territory. Read More…

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PM Sharif says youth, SMEs are key for economic development

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, underscoring vital role of youth and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said that robust economies could be built by investing in both key drivers in the economic development. He said for Pakistan, investing in youth, and supporting SMEs, was crucial for the country’s socio-economic development, and progress. “With over 60% of our population under the age of 30, we possess, fountain of potential, for innovation and growth,” he said while addressing the D-8 Summit in Cairo. Read More…

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Govt launches Interest-free e-bikes project for students

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Minister of Punjab launched the project for the provision of 20,000 bikes under the Chief Minister Youth Initiative for students across the province. With this initiative of CM Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, the students can acquire motorcycles and e-bikes through easy monthly installment plans with male students have the option to pay Rs 11,676 per month, while female students can avail the offer at Rs 7,325 per month. Read More…

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Pakistan armed forces fully prepared against any threat: COAS

Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir said the armed forces of Pakistan are fully prepared against any threat and conspiracy. Addressing the participants of Pakistan National Youth Conference in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan will never compromise its sovereignty. Expressing full confidence in the bright future of Pakistan and upholding the past glory of forefathers, the Army Chief said the Allah Almighty has bestowed Pakistan with numerous mineral resources, agriculture and young human capital. Read More…

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