GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan government will hold Career Fest 2022 from Aug15 to Aug 18 in Gilgit. The purpose of the event is to inspire and motivate the youth of GB to excel in their careers.

GB chief secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani while talking to journalists here on Friday said it would be a grand event with prominent speakers from all walks of life from Pakistan including legal experts, bankers, scientists, educationists, technology specialists, doctors, Businessmen, economists, civil servants and officers of armed forces.

“We will have an exhibition area where leading organisations will showcase their activities and provide mentorship to students.

The chief secretary said he planned to bring professionals from across Pakistan to GB to interact with local students and institutions to know the career options.

He said 40 institutions from various fields would set up stalls during the events to guide local students for career. Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani said professionals from across the county in health, education, art, law, foreign services, Army and many fields will deliver lectures to local students for opting careers.

Local students will learn according to their curiosity from speakers, so that they set their priorities for future career. GB administration worked hard for the event, students from all districts will bring to Gilgit. He said local students will practically will intract with professionals.

The event has been made attractive for students. Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani said GB government’s initiatives focus on education, governance, health, tourism, information technology. He said this will be a historic event for our children of Gilgit Baltistan. Students of Matric and FSc are encouraged to attend!

Through a social media message the Minister of State on Foreign Affairs Ms Hina Rabbani Khar said she’s excited to hear about such amazing opportunities being provided to the children and pledges her full support for the promotion and advancement of education in GB.

Mr Ashfaq Tola President Institute of Chartered Accountants Pakistan, is coming from Karachi to participate in GB career fest and guide the youth of GB, Academy Award Winner, Haya Fatima Iqbal is coming to Gilgit at the Career Fest ‘22.

She will be talking about choosing documentary and film-making as a profession. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring filmmakers of GB.

Published in Dawn, August 13th, 2022