Lahore – The Opportunity Club and Ministry of Human Rights, Government of Pakistan, jointly hosted the Young Leaders Summit 3.0 at The Millennium Universal College (TMUC), Lahore, on the occasion of International Youth Day 2024 and Pakistan’s Independence Day.
Support and Topics of Discussion
The Young Leaders Summit 3.0, supported by WISE, brought together young leaders from across Pakistan to discuss crucial topics such as UN SDGs, industry-academia linkages, and leadership roles for youth and women.
Summit Leadership and Chief Guest
At the Young Leaders Summit 3.0, Regional Director Ministry of Human Rights, Government of Pakistan, Lubna Mansoor, and Ahsan Kamray, Founder of Opportunity Club, co-chaired the summit. Commandant Police Training College Chung, Lahore, DIG Mehboob Aslam Lilla (PSP), was the chief guest, speaking on police reforms, community engagement, and youth empowerment.
Keynote Speakers and Panel Discussions
Keynote speakers at Young Leaders Summit 3.0 included Executive Director, WISE, Bushra Khaliq. Who discussed “From Awareness to Action: Mobilizing Pakistani Youth to Achieve the SDGs.”
Youth Leadership Panel Discussion
A panel discussion at the Young Leaders Summit 3.0 on youth leadership featured Diana Awardee, Former Member, Prime Minister National Youth Council, Raina Khan Barki, 21-time Guinness World Records Holder, Farhan Ayub and Program Manager, WISE, Amina Afzal.
Academia and Industry Panel Discussion
At the recently concluded Summit, a second panel discussion on the role of academia and industry in empowering youth. Which includes Registrar, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Farzana Shahid, and Human Rights Chair and Chairperson, Department of Public Relations and Advertising, University of the Punjab, Prof. Dr. Abida Ashraf.
Summit Theme and Awards
CEO Opportunity Club Ahsan Kamray, at the recently concluded Young Leaders Summit 3.0, emphasized the summit’s theme, “Youth for a Better World,”. Also acknowledged the contributions of young leaders from across Pakistan. The summit concluded with closing remarks from Lubna Mansoor, thanking guests and appreciating the efforts of the Opportunity Club.
Awards and Recognition
Over 50 young leaders were recognized at the Summit awarded in three categories. The ‘Youth Icon Award’, ‘Young Leader Award’, and the Emerging Leader Award.
Speeches and Event Moderation
At the Young Leaders Summit 3.0, Director Programs, Youth and Community Engagement. Lawton Lighthouse, Muhammad Asad Mukhtar, also spoke to the event. Sana Khan and Shayza Majid moderated the event. Head of Institute, TMUC, Anab Arshad, Ajmal Sattar Malik, Sophia Warraich attended the event as guest of honor.
Cultural Performances
The Summit also featured cultural performances by International Flutist, Bilal Sabir. The Tabla Player Anthony Paloos, Guitarist, Azhar Ali, and Singer Rohail Asgher, which were highly appreciated by the audience.
Quill Quest View
Empowering youth through initiatives like the Young Leaders Summit 3.0 is vital for Pakistan’s future. The nation faces many challenges, and young minds are key to overcoming them. The summit provided a platform for young leaders to share ideas. It highlighted the importance of youth in sustainable development and leadership roles. By recognizing young leaders, this movement inspires others to contribute to nation-building. Empowering youth is not just a good decision; it is essential. These young leaders will drive Pakistan’s growth and development.
