Youth urged to work for country’s development instead of leaving

Instead of encouraging the people to leave the country, Pakistani intellectuals and influential figures should inspire Pakistan’s youth with the message of hope, resilience and hard work to transform the country into a developed state.

This was stated by poets and intellectuals at the recent launch of the Jahan-e-Masiha Adbi Forum’s 26th thematic calendar. They cited examples of transformational leadership from great figures like Mao Zedong, Franklin D Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Vladimir Lenin, and said the youth must focus on transforming Pakistan into a developed nation rather than seeking to leave.

“Except for a few thousand people, not the entire 250 million population can go abroad permanently. No country in the world is better for living than Pakistan,” the speakers emphasised, adding that instead of striving to leave, the people of Pakistan must strive to rebuild their homeland.

The calendar, themed “Daikh Taqrir Mein Pinha Hai Jahan-e-Tameer” (The Transformation of World is Hidden in Speeches), features iconic speeches by 12 global leaders. It carries messages that resonate with hope, perseverance and hard work.

The event, held at a local hotel in Karachi, brought together healthcare professionals, literary figures, and academics in a celebration of intellectual growth and cultural enrichment. PharmEvo Deputy CEO Syed Jamshed Ahmed highlighted the unique approach of the calendar, saying, “These speeches serve as reminders of what visionary leadership and collective effort can achieve. They teach our youth to strive for resilience and greatness.”

The calendar marks the 26th consecutive year of Jahan-e-Masiha Adbi Forum’s thematic calendars. Former Director of Quaid-e-Azam Academy Khawaja Razi Haider praised the effort calling it a masterpiece that required a year of research to produce. “These calendars are not just artefacts but sources of authentic knowledge and inspiration,” he said.

Managing Director of PharmEvo Haroon Qasim expressed pride in the calendar’s message and design. “The speeches included in this calendar convey lessons of persistence and character, which are needed more than ever. Over 25 years, our calendars have carried messages of hope and hard work to inspire the nation,” he added.

Haroon Qasim also highlighted PharmEvo’s contributions to health care and society, noting the company’s WHO-prequalified status and export of medicines to 33 countries.

The event also paid tribute to renowned poet Ajmal Siraj, who recently passed away and featured a Mushaira (poetic symposium) with literary stalwarts such as Khawaja Razi Haider, AH Khanzada, and Ambreen Haseeb Ambar. The evening blended art and medicine, creating a space for reflection and cultural appreciation.

Healthcare professionals attending the event praised the Jahan-e-Masiha Adbi Forum for promoting a culture of intellectual and ethical excellence. The event concluded with calls for hope and perseverance, urging the youth to work towards a brighter future for Pakistan, echoing the calendar’s underlying theme that transformation begins with dedication and visionary leadership.