Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Urges Youth to Lead Pakistan’s Future and Tackle Climate Change

Jamshoro, Sindh:Bilawal Bhutto Zardari**, Chairman of the **Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)**, emphasized that **Pakistan’s future** lies in the hands of its youth, urging them to take collective action to address the country’s development challenges. In his speech at the **University of Sindh, Jamshoro**, during the **convocation ceremony**, Bilawal congratulated the graduating students and encouraged them to play an active role in overcoming the challenges faced by the nation.

### National Progress and Youth Empowerment
Bilawal highlighted the importance of **collective efforts** in achieving national progress and tackling the challenges that Pakistan is facing. He stressed the need for urgent action to combat **climate change** and ensure **uninterrupted access to the internet** for the youth as part of a broader framework for **sustainable development**. The PPP Chairman also called for **new legislation** to align the country’s progress with modern-day demands.

### Education as a Lifelong Weapon
Addressing the graduates, Bilawal shared a message of hope and inspiration, stating that **education** is the greatest gift one can receive from their parents. He added, “Knowledge is a weapon that cannot be taken away, unlike money, property, or other resources.” Emphasizing that the youth is the future of the country, he encouraged the students to contribute to the nation’s development and rise to the challenges ahead.

### Digital Rights and the Need for Internet Access
In his address, Bilawal focused on the importance of **affordable and uninterrupted internet access** for everyone, particularly in the context of the **digital age**. He underscored that **fiber-optic cables** and a robust internet infrastructure are essential for the progress of Pakistan’s current and future generations. The PPP Chairman declared **internet access** as a **fundamental right** in today’s world.

### Youth’s Role in Digital Rights Legislation
Bilawal urged the youth to support the cause of **digital rights** and work together to bring about legislation that safeguards these rights. “We must push for laws that guarantee digital freedom and rights for every Pakistani. I will visit educational institutions across the country to seek your support in this fight,” he stated. He also called on students to share their ideas and suggestions with him through social media platforms like **Instagram, Facebook**, and **X (formerly Twitter)**.

### Addressing Climate Change: A National Priority
Bilawal also discussed the grave issue of **climate change**, calling it one of the **biggest challenges** facing the world today. He warned that the **melting glaciers** in Pakistan’s mountains could lead to **extraordinary floods**, endangering future generations. He urged students to prepare for this challenge and emphasized that Pakistan must take urgent steps to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

He also proposed the construction of **6 to 7 new canals** to combat the issue and stressed the need for **Pakistan to develop an infrastructure** to address **climate change** effectively. The PPP Chairman called for collective efforts across all regions, from **Gilgit-Baltistan to the last edge of the Sindh River**, to combat the environmental challenges posed by climate change.

### Conclusion
Bilawal concluded by reiterating that the **youth** of Pakistan holds the key to the country’s **future** and that, by coming together, they can overcome the **pressing challenges** facing the nation. He urged everyone to remain committed to **education**, **digital rights**, and **climate action** to ensure a better, more sustainable future for all.