Federal Minister for Statistics Senator Kamran Michael has said that Pakistani youth were immensely talented and would steer the country to the greater heights of progress.
Speaking at prize distribution of the ‘Jashan-e-Azadi Hockey Mela at the Johar Town Hockey Stadium here, he said youth had played a vital role during the Pakistan movement and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had great faith in them.
The Jashan-e-Azadi Hockey Mela was held by the Lahore District Association in collaboration with the Unique Group of Institutions (UGI) in connection with the independence day celebrations. “Our future is bright,” Michael said, adding that Pakistani youth would make the nation proud through their achievements in academics and sports.
He said only those nations achieve greatness which take lead from the sacrifices of their ancestors, adding that millions of people rendered sacrifices for the creation of Pakistan. He said all must rise above their personal, political and ideological differences for the good of the country.
The federal minister also gave way prizes and certificates among the winners on the occasion.