Pakistan’s youth will play an important role in the upcoming elections and influence the future of the country’s democracy to flourish in the right direction. These views were expressed by the speakers during a three-day local workshop titled “Emerging Leaders academy” organized by Bargad, a nationwide social organization of youth.
On the occasion, the speakers said that the youth’s involvement is crucial for democracy, and the political parties and institutions should encourage and ensure maximum participation of youth in the political process. Speakers said that the ELA training will help young leaders to understand fundamental skills and to identify hyperlocal concerns, soft skills including storytelling, emotional intelligence, develop policy proposals, and gran youth opportunities, tools, and incentives to grow and be seen as leaders.
While speaking, Muhammad Fazal Rehman, Incharge Regional office of the Press Information Department highlighted the key drivers and impacts of fake news and disinformation upon Society, especially on our youth, he said that the concept of fake news and misinformation is old. But social media and the internet have increased this fake news and misinformation trend manifold. So it’s very important to secure our youth from the negative effects of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation.
