Day moderator, Uzair Ausaf, a renowned corporate trainer, framed
the purpose of the day in the overall context of the conference. Justice Nasira
Iqbal took the stage for a spotlight session depicting the poetry of Allama
Iqbal.
Governance Skills Shops were also part of the program
covering topics such as; Collaborative Governance, Youth in Public Service,
Electoral Reforms, ICT in Governance, and Ethics and Morality. These skill
shops were conducted by leading personalities including Rizwan Rashid, Shireen
Naqvi, and Kamran Rizvi amongst others.
The Skill Shops were followed by a keynote on ‘Activism and
Street Power’ carried out by activist and lawyer, Mohammad Jibran Nasir to
highlight the current scenario of the country and how activists play a role in
shaping the society. “I always thought that nothing would ever change in this
country. Now I realize that nothing ever will unless I change that attitude,”
remarked a visibly emotional participant following the discussion.
A Plenary Activity was conducted by Umair Jaliawala which was
followed by dinner as the day came to a close.
The conference is supported by its founding partner – English
Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM); an organization with a long established history of
working with conviction for the cause of youth empowerment. Participants and
the program segments are also sponsored by other prestigious enterprises like;
Thal Limited, Hilton Pharma, Marie Stopes Society, Sindh Youth Ministry, ACM
Gold, Friedrich-Naumann-Stuftung (FNF) Pakistan, TCS, UNICEF, U-Report: Pak
Avaz, Feroze1888, HMBL, SEHER, KFC, Shamrock, Ideas by Gul Ahmed, USEFP,
Cinepax Cinemas, Bank Alfalah, Jubilee General, Champion Mango and
Behtareen.pk.
The six-day conference will continue for another day and
conclude on 31st July.
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