Provincial Minister for Labour, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, has announced major improvements to the Chief Minister Internship Programme.
In the next phase, the monthly stipend will be raised from Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000, the number of available internship slots will increase from 6,000 to 10,000, and the duration of the programme will be extended from six months to a full year.
He shared these updates during the Progress Review Session of the programme held at the E-Library and Youth Centre, Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC), on Thursday.
The session was attended by Additional Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Mian Usman Ali, Director General e-Governance PITB Sajid Latif, Director Admin Dr. M. Kaleem, Director Youth Affairs Syed Umair Hasan, along with programme supervisors, focal persons, and a large number of male and female internees.
During his speech as the chief guest, Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar stressed the importance of addressing youth concerns efficiently and announced the establishment of a complaint cell at NPSC’s e-Library.
He instructed officials to ensure swift resolution of any issues faced by the youth.
To acknowledge their efforts, the minister presented souvenirs to Additional Secretary Sports Mian Usman Ali, DG e-Governance PITB Sajid Latif, and other key officials.
In a mutual gesture, Mian Usman Ali also presented a token of appreciation to Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar.