Staff reporter
The URAAN Summer Scholars Program, an initiative of the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, engaged 31 outstanding Overseas Pakistani youth from 45+ countries in Pakistan’s policymaking landscape.
During the 6-week program, scholars met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, visited the National Assembly, NADRA, and the Ministry of IT, and worked closely with members of Parliament and the Ministry. They presented policy proposals and contributed across the URAAN 5Es framework—Exports, E-Pakistan, Environment, Energy & Infrastructure, and Equity & Empowerment.
The program built global networks, fostered collaboration with Young Development Fellows (YDFs) and YPDC chapters, and now continues its legacy through an active Alumni Network and scholar-led initiatives worldwide.
