YDC, UoCh

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 (𝐘𝐈𝐏-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥

The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) invites female graduates from selected Union Councils of Upper and Lower Chitral Districts to apply for a three-month Youth Internship Programme (YIP-2025) under the BEST4WEER project, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
✅ 16 years of education (graduated in 2023 or later)
✅ No prior work experience or participation in any AKRSP internship
✅ Under 35 years of age by the application deadline
✅ Domicile holder of selected UCs in Upper or Lower Chitral

📍 Eligible Union Councils:
Lower Chitral: Arandu, Drosh-II, Ashirat, Broze, Danin, Shishikoh
Upper Chitral: Terich, Oveer, and villages including Ujnu, Zanglasht, Rayeen, Istaro, Melp, Kushum

🗓️ Application Deadline: 15 May 2025
📲 Apply Here: https://shorturl.at/hHaBN

🚨 Note: Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.

Aga Khan Development Network
High Commission of Canada in Pakistan

The Prime Minister's Youth Program team, in collaboration with the YDC team, holds consultation sessions on the National Youth and Adolescent Policy at the University of Chitral.

Mr. Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, visited the University of Chitral to conduct consultation sessions on the National Youth and Adolescent Policy. The visit marked a significant step in engaging academic institutions and local communities in shaping youth-centric policies at the national level. The esteemed guest was also accompanied by the regional coordinator, Malakand division, Ms. Ghazala Anjum, and team of PMYP secretariat.
The honorable guest was warmly welcomed by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahab, Vice Chancellor of the University of Chitral, along with the university Registrar Dr Sahib Khan and Provost Dr Taj Uddin. As a gesture of traditional hospitality, the Vice Chancellor presented the Chairman with the traditional Chitrali cap and cloak.
The session was attended by a diverse group of participants including students, faculty members, representatives from development sector and members of the university’s administration.
In his welcome address, the Vice Chancellor highlighted the challenges faced by the University of Chitral. He made a special request to the Chairman for financial support for the students in the form of merit and need based scholarship on priority basis, the Vice Chancellor also requested for support in securing a recurring grant slot from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to ensure the university’s financial sustainability. Furthermore, he appealed for seed funding to initiate the university’s endowment fund, which would help in fostering academic growth and research opportunities. He also highlighted the need to help revise the PSDP project of the establishment of the university to its full scale.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan spoke in detail about the objectives and vision of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. He encouraged students to actively benefit from the opportunities offered under the programme, particularly through the online portal, which serves as a gateway to various youth development initiatives including scholarships, internships, skills training, and entrepreneurship support.
The session fostered productive dialogue between the university and the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, with participants contributing valuable insights to the policy consultation process. The Chairman reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering youth, particularly in remote and underserved areas like Chitral.
The event concluded on a positive note with a mutual commitment to future collaboration aimed at empowering the youth of Pakistan through inclusive, evidence-based policy development.