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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Pakistan ambassador launches ‘Youth Empowerment Strategy’

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MUSCAT: Over 300 students from grades 9-12 participated in the inaugural interactive session of lecture series at Pakistan School Muscat (PSM) last week.


The initiative is wholly owned, powered and executed by young Pakistani professionals and students via ‘Young Pakistan Forum Oman’, an online platform to synergise Pakistani-Omani Youths, launched on 70th Independence Day of Pakistan on August 14, 2017.


Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO SalamAir, the guest speaker, spoke of his experiences to inspire students towards achieving inner happiness through pursuit of dreams.


Capt Mohamed shared with students how his life changed in 2004 after his left leg was amputated, knee below, following a bus accident. He, however, converted his challenge into opportunity and gained further distinction to becoming first pilot to fly a commercial jet on prosthesis and remains actively involved in a wide range of sports and helps new amputees regain their lives.


Humaira Chaudhry, teacher PSM, and anchor formally welcomed the guests and introduced the speaker. Ali Javed, Ambassador of Pakistan, recalled discussing the concept of ‘YES’ during his first meeting with CEO SalamAir in September 2016. The ambassador stated that ‘YES’ foresees ‘LS 1.0’ and an ‘Internship Circuit’ (IC) to enrich students’ knowledge and honing their skills into leadership roles.


He also acknowledged the 10 volunteering students who executed ‘LS 1.0’ and two young Pakistani professionals, Yaseer Bhatti and Mudassir Rizvi both receiving initial education in Oman and subsequently pursuing BSc Hons from Brunel, Undergrad Economics, Harvard 2008, and BEngineering and MSc Information Systems Engineering Manchester University, respectively.


LS 1.0 was streamed live to 6 branches of Pakistan School across the Sultanate. The overwhelming response for the guest speaker and the Q&A reflected the keenness of both sides to connect and interact.


Prominent civil society representatives including Talib al Wahaibi, Chairman, Oman Hockey Association, Mahmood al Balushi, CEO, Madina Logistics, Anvwar al Balushi, CEO, Anvwar Investments, Chairmen BoD Pakistan School System and Social Club, Ameer Hamza, Chairman, Interfaith Council for ME Region and others backed the initiative.


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