Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says imparting quality education of international standard to the youth is the foremost priority of the government.

He was talking to Pro Vice-Chancellor of University of London, Professor Mary Stiasny, who called on him in Islamabad on Thursday.

The Prime Minister said the government is providing equal opportunities for development to the youth of the country. He said the government is also providing laptops to the talented youth to equip them with modern technology.

The Prime Minister commended the services of Professor Mary Stiasny for the promotion of higher education in Pakistan.

During the meeting, Professor Mary Stiasny highlighted the initiatives taken by the University of London for the promotion of higher education in Pakistan, which were appreciated by the Prime Minister.

The Chairman Higher Education Commission Professor Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed and other officials were also present in the meeting.