PM Youth Programme, UN Women join hands to empower young women

The Prime Minister's Youth Programme and UN Women Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Islamabad, according to Radio Pakistan, to widen support for young women in leadership and business. The signing took place at a meeting between Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, who chairs the Youth Programme, and Jamshed Kazi, UN Women Pakistan's Country Representative. Both sides aim to build chances for women to lead, start ventures and take part in professional life.

Under the agreement, the two organisations will work together through technical support, exchange of knowledge and joint projects covering leadership for women, empowering youth and advancing gender equality, according to Radio Pakistan. Planned activities include guidance, peer connections, leadership training and workplace exposure, with a focus on entrepreneurship, employability and civic participation. The partnership is one part of wider efforts to raise young women's involvement in economic and social life.