Islamabad: Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) here Thursday to devise a collaborative framework for advancing youth empowerment, climate resilience and green economy initiatives across Pakistan.
On Thursday. SDPI Executive Director Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri and PMYP Joint Secretary Dr Muhammad Ali Malik signed the document. PMYP Chairperson Rana Mashhood ul Haq was also present on the occasion.
Dr Suleri hoped that the partnership would strongly build youths’ capacity in climate adaptation planning, promote circular economy principles and practices, and support evidence-based assessments of green jobs and emerging workforce opportunities in the country.
He added that the agreement envisages a five-year collaborative partnership wherein SDPI will lead research, policy analysis and evidence-generation initiatives related to youth development and will share its findings, datasets and technical expertise with PMYP to support evidence-based planning and programme design.
Mashhood pledged that now the two sides will jointly work to enhance skills development among the youth, foster sustainability leadership, and create pathways for meaningful youth engagement in climate resilience and the evolving green economy, contributing to inclusive and sustainable national development.
Iesco director honoured
Islamabad: Director Public Relations, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco), Asim Nazir Raja, has been conferred the Best Performance Award for his outstanding professional performance and significant contribution during the financial year 2025-2026.
The award recognizes his effective public relations strategy, proactive media engagement, and valuable efforts in projecting IESCO’s positive image, achievements, public service initiatives, and customer-centric measures.
Chairman Iesco Board of Directors Dr. Tahir Masood, honorable Board Members, and Chief Executive Iesco Engr. Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood appreciated Asim Nazir Raja’s outstanding services and professional commitment, stating that effective public relations are essential for strengthening public trust and projecting the positive image and achievements of an organisation.
