Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday announced a development package worth Rs 20 billion for the country’s youth comprising six projects,aimed at providing them assistance mainly through affordable education, soft loans and skill-based training. The six projects include Micro Interest Free Loans Scheme, Small Business Loans Scheme, Youth Training Scheme, Youth Skill Development Scheme, Fee Assistance Scheme and PM’s Scheme for Laptops Provision, said Nawaz Sharif in his televised address to the nation. He said the government was committed to the uplift of youth. “I am sure that a self-reliant and prosperous youth will prove as a vanguard in the nation’s journey towards national integrity, prosperity and sovereignty.” The Prime Minister announced that the six development schemes would be applicable for the youth of four provinces, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.
Posted on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 16:24:48 +0000
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