Islamabad, Aug. 12 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed his government's commitment to equipping the country's youth with modern technology and artificial intelligence (AI) skills, saying it is essential for them to compete globally.

In his message for International Youth Day, the prime minister hailed Pakistani youth as the driving force of economic growth, praising their determination, courage, and resilience.

Sharif said the federal government was implementing both policy-level and practical measures to enhance the education, expertise, and professional capacity of young people.

"Equipping the youth with full knowledge of modern technology and artificial intelligence is a top priority of the federal gove...