Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Patron-in-Chief SM Muneer and President Saleem-uz-Zaman welcomed the announcement of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s youth employment program, saying it was an important initiative in reducing unemployment in the country.

SM Muneer said that due to Corona epidemic, global unemployment including Pakistan has increased. However, timely measures taken by the government including SBP loan for wages scheme contained unemployment.

He said that providing vocational training to the youth is of utmost importance.

Saleem-uz-Zaman said that youth should focus on small business instead of relying on employment.

He urged the government to introduce a scheme for setting up industries for the youth in the industrial areas so that the tendency of the youth to do business would increase and the process of industrialization in the country would increase.

President KATI said that we are ready for all possible cooperation with the government in this regard.

President KATI said that industrial development in the country would lead to economic growth and increase employment opportunities for the underprivileged.

Saleem-uz-Zaman conveyed the message to the youth that due to Corona, there is a great opportunity for the youth to take advantage of the growing demand in global exports.