“25 Crore Citizens are Held Hostage by Rulers, Youth Step Forward and Support Us,” Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
The access to education is becoming increasingly difficult for middle and lower-income families
He called on the youth to join Jamaat-e-Islami to free the country from the grip of its rulers and the land mafia.
KARACHI ( WEB NEWS )
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, stated that education is the responsibility of the government, but despite a budget in the billions, the government fails to fulfill its duty to educate the youth. He expressed that access to education is becoming increasingly difficult for middle and lower-income families. “The rulers have taken 250 million citizens hostage through oppression and have seized the country’s wealth,” he added. He called on the youth to join Jamaat-e-Islami to free the country from the grip of its rulers and the land mafia, urging them to be courageous, move forward, and bring honor to Pakistan.
During the past year, under the “Bano Qabil” project, over 50,000 students have been provided free IT courses. For those wanting to pursue degree courses, free degree programs will also be offered, along with support for their employment. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman announced that they plan to provide free IT courses to an additional 50,000 youth through Bano Qabil 4.0, and will establish state-of-the-art offices in other cities across the country after Karachi. A major program focusing on youth education is scheduled for November 7 in Lahore. Over the next two years, they aim to train 1 million youth.
He expressed these thoughts while addressing thousands of students participating in the Bano Qabil Aptitude Test 4.0 at Sangam Ground in Federal B Area and Eidgah Ground in Gulshan-e-Mimar. A one-hour written test was conducted for participants, with successful candidates to receive free courses in web development, web designing, digital marketing, and more. The event was attended by thousands of students, necessitating additional seating arrangements due to the high turnout.
All attendees, including leaders and students, stood to recite the national anthem, and participants waved folders featuring Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman’s image in appreciation of the efforts of Jamaat-e-Islami and Al-Khidmat. A large stage was set up with a big billboard stating, “Now is the time to move forward,” and a screen displayed information about the Bano Qabil project.
Chief Executive of Al-Khidmat Karachi, Naveed Ali Baig, and other leaders also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the need for education and the potential of the youth in the country. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman congratulated the youth on acquiring IT skills, noting the abundance of talent in the nation, while criticizing the government for its failure to adequately support education.
He remarked that the oppressive agreements with IPPs have robbed the public, and called for active involvement on various fronts to challenge the rulers. He encouraged the youth to not only learn but to also teach others, stating that the effort put forth by young people abroad should be mirrored domestically to advance the country.
Naveed Ali Baig expressed happiness at the turnout of thousands of students at the event and highlighted that educational opportunities for the youth in Karachi are diminishing. He noted that many students have started their own businesses through the Bano Qabil initiative, which has expanded from 12 courses to 29. Additionally, a job portal, banoqabiljob.com, has been created to connect students with registered IT companies for employment opportunities.
Kamran Siraaj and Irfan Ahmed, speaking to the attendees, affirmed their commitment to providing free IT courses to all present, while lamenting the government’s lack of responsibility towards youth education.