President Asif Ali Zardari said the Government of Pakistan remains committed to empowering youth and urged the young women and men to pursue excellence, embrace innovation, uphold the values of integrity, compassion and tolerance and actively contribute to the progress of the country. The president opined that empowering youth to actively contribute to national development was more than an investment in their future but actually it was an investment in Pakistan’s future. “With nearly 67 per cent of Pakistan’s population under the age of 30, our youth represents the nation’s greatest strength. The aspirations, talent and leadership of young women in particular are essential for our socio-economic development. By expanding opportunities for girls and young women in education, skills development, entrepreneurship, science, technology and leadership, we can unlock the full potential of our nation,” he added.