Rawalpindi: Minister of State for Law and Justice Aqeel Malik has emphasized prioritizing youth empowerment through modern research, capacity building, and practical skills for the nation's progress. Addressing a ceremony at the Centre for Aerospace Technologies in Rawalpindi today, he said equipping youth with skills as per market needs and demands is amongst the government's top priorities.

According to Radio Pakistan, Aqeel Malik stressed the need for aligning Pakistan's education system to meet these contemporary requirements in the era of artificial intelligence and information technology. He also highlighted that Pakistan's IT sector currently outperforms many regional competitors, as the international community is also acknowledging the professionalism of Pakistani youth.