Islamabad: Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has reiterated the importance of including religious institutions in the national development framework. He made this statement while addressing a convention at Jamia Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has initiated significant steps to incorporate madrassas into the mainstream educational system. This includes making the teaching of the Holy Quran mandatory in schools. He emphasized the importance of reinforcing religious foundations alongside providing modern education to the youth.

Rana Mashhood expressed confidence in the ability of Pakistan's talented and dedicated youth to contribute positively to national development and the advancement of Islamic values.