ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the government was determined to turn Pakistan into a knowledge-based economy and innovation by utilizing the energies of youth at proper platforms. Addressing at the inauguration of the country’s first Science and Technology Park here at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), the prime minister said increased allocation in budget for innovative knowledge would be his prime priority despite financial constraints to put the country on track of development. The NUST Science and Technology Park is aimed at harbouring companies and start-ups in diverse areas particularly agriculture, health, automobiles and smart technologies and will act as a link between academia and industries. Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan was the second youngest population in the world, which could do marvels if provided with right opportunities to excel. He said the government would replicate more technology parts in the country to involve youth in the domain of innovation. He empashized meritocracy and accountability as vital ingredients of democracy, which he said flourished talent for the benefit of the country. He said the societies that discouraged merit got ultimately ruined and mentioned the hierarchy of major political parties in the … Continue reading Pakistan to be made ‘hub of knowledge & innovation’ : PM