Gwadar is set to become a hub for youth engagement as the National Youth Summit 2026 brings together more than 4,000 young leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across Pakistan. Scheduled from April 7 to 9, the event is themed “Learn, Innovate, Lead—Empowering the next generation through mentorship, training, and community building.”
Registrations opened by the Directorate of Youth Affairs Balochistan will continue until March 27. Participants, organizations, startups, and youth initiatives can also register stalls to showcase their projects and products. The summit aims to connect ambitious young people with policymakers, industry experts, and development leaders, highlighting Gwadar’s growing importance as a center for youth-driven dialogue and innovation.
Senior officials will attend, including Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti as chief guest at the closing ceremony, and Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. The three-day program features leadership sessions on strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication, alongside mentorship opportunities with entrepreneurs, executives, and sector experts.
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