Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday stressed the importance of involving young blood in the economy and said young people would get jobs to reach their potential.
The prime minister expressed this view during a meeting with financial adviser Hafeez Sheikh and special assistant to youth affairs Usman Dar.
He received a briefing on the latest facts and figures about the Kamyab Jawan program and a consultation to accelerate the distribution of funds among young people during the program.
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The Prime Minister was told that within a few days more than 30,000 young people had applied for the money and that 21 banks would handle the withdrawal process.
So far, one billion rupees have been distributed among the young, asking for more than Rs. 53 billion has been received.
The distribution of money under the leadership of the Prime Minister must be faster and more transparent.
He described the program as very important to eliminate the negative effects of the coronavirus on the economy.
The Prime Minister stressed the need for transparency and profit in the provision of financial assistance.
Imran Khan said he oversaw the Kamyab Jawan program himself and decided to stay updated on its progress on a monthly basis.
He said he was satisfied with the progress made in the program so far and commissioned Special Assistant Usman Dar to submit a monthly assessment report.
