Tag: youth
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Youth Take the Lead at Chromatic’s 4th Annual Social Media Conference on Tobacco Control
(WEB DESK): Chromatic, a non-profit organization committed to promoting public health through advocacy and awareness, successfully hosted its 4th Annual Social Media Conference on Tobacco Control in Islamabad. The event brought together more than 15 distinguished speakers and experts, alongside over 60 digital influencers and young content creators, creating a powerful and youth-driven platform for…
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Zindigi Prize KPK Regionals: Setting New Heights for Youth Entrepreneurship in Pakistan
Islamabad 28th August 2024: Zindigi Prize, Pakistan’s largest entrepreneurship competition, celebrated another milestone with the resounding success of its KPK Regionals, co-hosted by the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI), the Directorate General of Science and Technology, and The Catalyst. The three-day event commenced with an inspiring opening ceremony, highlighting the…
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Chromatic Presents Anti Tobacco Post Card Competition Season 4 Among Youth
Islamabad: Chromatic, a non-profit organization dedicated to public health, is excited to announce the commencement of the fourth season of its Post Card Competition. This season’s theme, “Smoking/ Tobacco, A Burdon on Economy and Health” aims to engage and educate youth about the benefits of tobacco control measures. Death anniversary of singer Zahida Parveen being…
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Battling the Tobacco Epidemic: A Call to Action for Pakistan’s Youth
Tobacco consumption in Pakistan remains a pervasive and growing concern, posing significant threats to both the nation’s health and economy. In this comprehensive blog, we will delve deep into the urgent need to address this issue, with a particular focus on Pakistan’s youth and the crippling burden tobacco use places on its healthcare system. We…
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Educated But Unemployed Youth Say They Will Need to Leave the Country
Afghanistan: Youth say they are concerned about the lack of work in the country and called on the Islamic Emirate to provide Jobs. Fardin, 26, graduated from the law and political sciences faculty; he said that unemployment has frustrated him and if this situation continues, he will inevitably leave his homeland and take the path…
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Why is it imperative to involve young people in government?
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): “meaningful youth participation involves recognizing and nurturing the strengths, interests, and abilities of young people through the provision of real opportunities for them to become involved in decisions that affect them at individual and systemic levels.” In Pakistan, it is crucial to utilize the potential of young…
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“Social Impacts of Tobacco Smoking on Youth and the Consequences of Higher Taxation on Tobacco Products”
Smoking is a widespread issue that not only poses significant effects on the health of people but also a threat to the well-being of our society. During Adolescence, when youngsters are more susceptible to experimentation and peer pressure they get indulged in it. Tobacco contains a chemical that is highly addictive known as Nicotine which…
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Pakistani youth calls for continued guidance to tackle online bullying amid increased internet use
Islamabad – 12 November 2021: More than two-thirds of 3,930 youths surveyed from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Thailand agreed that online bullying is a serious problem for young people today. Of the 1,350 youth surveyed in Pakistan, 42 percent said they were bullied before the pandemic began and in terms of intensity, over 40 percent…
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The Power of Youth: Asset of a Nation
This opinion has been shared Malik Uman Sarfraz. Whenever a bright future of a country comes to mind, the focus goes on the power of the young generation of that country. The young generation is the real capital of any nation. The bright future of any nation is judged by the ability of the young…
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Youth Can Lead (Insaf Youth Wing Pakistan)
This opinion is by Zohaib Zahid Khan. Insaf Youth Wing (IYW Pakistan) is currently the largest political platform of the young generation in Pakistan. The Youth Wing has made the youth politically organized and conscious. Alhamdulillah! Now the youth is well aware of their political and social rights. Chairman (PTI) Imran Khan has made the…