Awards & Recognition

Prime Minister’s Award (International Youth Day 2024)

Mr. Fahad Shahbaz, President of the Youth General Assembly, was conferred with the Prime Minister’s Award on the occasion of International Youth Day 2024. The award was presented by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in recognition of Mr. Shahbaz’s exceptional leadership and impactful contributions to youth empowerment, policy advocacy, and capacity building.

National Youth Council

The Youth General Assembly (YGA) takes pride in being the cradle of some of Pakistan’s finest young leaders. Over the years, our initiatives have nurtured and empowered a generation of changemakers who continue to make their mark across diverse fields. Many of our members have earned a place in the Prime Minister’s National Youth Council, serving as advisors on youth affairs at the highest level of governance. This recognition reflects not only the caliber of our youth but also YGA’s unwavering commitment to shaping leaders who drive national progress and represent Pakistan on global platforms.

Certificate of Recognition (75th & 76th Independence Day of Pakistan)

Mr. Fahad Shahbaz, President of the Youth General Assembly, was honored with the Certificate of Recognition by the then Governor of Punjab, Mr. Baligh Ur Rehman, at the Governor House, Lahore on both the 75th and 76th Independence Day celebrations. Receiving this recognition in consecutive years highlights his unwavering commitment and consistent efforts for youth empowerment and capacity building. Notably, Mr. Shahbaz is the youngest recipient of this award.

Legislative Contributions

National Legislation

YGA, alongside leading think tanks and civil society organizations, played a key role in proposing and drafting the following statutes:

• The Minimum Wages for Unskilled Workers (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. VII of 2016)
• The Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017 (Act No. X of 2017)
• The National Commission on the Rights of Child Act, 2017 (Act No. XXXII of 2017)
• The Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 (Act No. XXXIV of 2017)
• The Apprenticeship Act, 2018 (Act No. I of 2018)
• The National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act No. II of 2018)
• The National Civic Education Commission Act, 2018 (Act No. XIV of 2018)
• The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018 (Act No. XIII of 2018)
• The Legal Aid & Justice Authority Act, 2020 (Act No. XVI of 2020)

Provincial Legislation (Punjab)

YGA actively contributed to the drafting and advocacy of the following provincial bills:

• The Punjab Local Government (Amendment) Bill, 2016
• The Punjab Prohibition of Child Labour at Brick Kilns Bill, 2016
• The Punjab Women Protection Authority Bill, 2017
• The Punjab Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Bill, 2015
• The Punjab Skills Development Authority Bill, 2018
• The Punjab Local Government Bill, 2019