What is YPDC?

YPDC engages youth across Pakistan through three key funnels — empowerment, education, and employment. By building skills, fostering leadership, and promoting civic participation, we create opportunities that connect young people from urban centres to remote villages, ensuring inclusive participation in nation-building.

YPDC – At a Glance

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To engage 1 million youth across Pakistan, the government has launched YPDC – the Young Peace & Development Corps under YouthKiURAAN, with

  • 130+ Active Chapters.
  • 42 Spanning Cities.
  • 345 Male Students and 278 Female Students.

YPDC engages youth across Pakistan through three key funnels — empowerment, education, and employment. By building skills, fostering leadership, and promoting civic participation, we create opportunities that connect young people from urban centres to remote villages, ensuring inclusive participation in nation-building.

Chapters

Cities

Male Leaders

Female Leaders

Key Components

It is a vibrant community empowering youth through activities anchored by the Ministry such as:

YPDC Fellowship Programs

Fellows train with ministries and return to campuses to share knowledge through a cascade learning model.

URAAN Overseas Pakistanis Summer Scholars

Connects overseas Pakistani youth to their roots and equips them to contribute to Pakistan’s progress.

National URAAN Conventions & Debates

Brings youth together to exchange ideas, build networks, and develop leadership skills.

Provincial Socio-Political Policy Dialogues

Engages students with policymakers on campuses to discuss regional issues and solutions.

Nationwide Presence

YPDC's reach extends across Pakistan's provinces and territories, forming a grassroots web of leadership and change.

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Chapters

  • NUML
  • NDU
  • PIDE
  • AIOU
  • PIEAS
  • QAU
  • International Islamic University, Islamabad (Male)
  • International Islamic University, Islamabad (Female)
  • COMSATS
  • National Skills University, Islamabad
  • NUTECH
  • NUST
  • NUMS
  • Riphah International University, Islamabad
  • Iqra University
  • Bahria University, Islamabad
  • Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad
  • IST (Institute of Space & Technology), Islamabad
  • FAST-NUCES, Islamabad
  • TMUC
  • Air University
  • Roots IVY
  • Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU)

Punjab

Chapters

  • University of Central Punjab
  • Superior University Lahore
  • LSE
  • PIFD
  • International Institute of Science, Arts and Tech Gujranwala
  • University of Sialkot
  • University of Chenab Gujrat
  • Hi Tech Uni Taxila
  • University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
  • UET Taxilla
  • University of Wah
  • Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
  • University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
  • BZU, Multan
  • University of Sargodha
  • GC Lahore
  • School of Allied Health Sciences, Lahore & College of Nursing UCHS, Lahore
  • GCU, Lahore
  • National College of Business and Economics, Lahore
  • GCU, Faisalabad
  • University of Gujrat
  • Green International University, Lahore
  • Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore
  • University of Sargodha
  • University of Narowal
  • UET, Lahore
  • Islamia University, Bahawalpur
  • M. Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan
  • University of Lahore
  • University of South Asia, Lahore
  • Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore
  • University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Government Women University, Sialkot
  • National Textile University, Faisalabad
  • Arid University, Rawalpindi
  • University of Rawalpindi
  • Pakistan College of Law
  • University of Sahiwal
  • UVAS, Lahore

Sindh

Chapters

  • Institute of Business Management, Karachi
  • Habib University
  • Textile Institute of Pakistan, Karachi
  • Indus University, Karachi
  • Iqra University, Karachi
  • NHU Karachi
  • Salim Habib University
  • Ziaddun University, Karachi
  • University of Art & Culture, Jamshoro
  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Dewan University, Karachi
  • Hyderabad Institute of Technology & Management Sciences
  • DOW University of Health Sciences, Karachi
  • IBA, Sukkur
  • Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology
  • The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur
  • Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Benazirabad
  • University of Karachi
  • LUMHS, Jamshoro
  • Institute of Modern Sciences, Tando M. Khan
  • SZABIST, Karachi
  • SZABIST, Hyderabad
  • SZABIST, Larkana
  • Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), Karachi
  • The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur
  • MITE, Karachi (Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship)
  • NED University, Karachi
  • Al-Kawthar University, Karachi
  • Sohail University, Karachi
  • Emaan Institute of Management and Sciences
  • Sindh Madressatul Islam University

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

Chapters

  • Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
  • Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
  • University of Chitral
  • Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak
  • Sarhad University, Peshawar
  • Institute of Management Sciences (IM Sciences), Peshawar
  • University of Malakand, Malakand
  • University of Swabi
  • University of Haripur, KPK
  • University of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Swat
  • UET, Peshawar
  • University of Technology, Nowshera
  • FATA University
  • UET Mardan
  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women Uni
  • Islamia College Peshawar
  • University of Swat
  • Women University, Mardan
  • Kohat Uni of Science and Technology (KUST)
  • University of Peshawar (UoP)
  • Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST)
  • Hazara University, Haripur
  • Pak Austria Institute
  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women Uni
  • City university
  • Gomal Uni

Balochistan

Chapters

  • University of Balochistan, Quetta
  • University of Gwadar
  • University of Turbat
  • BUITEMS
  • Lasbela University, main campus
  • Lasbela Uni, Wadh Campus
  • University College of Dera Murad Jamali
  • SBK Women's University

    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

    Chapters

  • Karakurum International University, Gilgit-Baltistan

    • Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)

    Chapters

    • The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzafarabad
    • The Women Univeristy of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Bagh
    • Mirpur University of Science and Technology
    • Uni of Poonch, Rawalakot

    Success Stories

    Why YPDC Matters

    In a country where youth constitute the majority, YPDC plays a crucial role in harnessing this potential for national development.

    Bridging the Skills Gap

    Addressing the critical disconnect between education and employability through practical training programs and mentorship initiatives.

    Amplifying Youth Voices

    Creating platforms for young perspectives to be heard in national policy and planning through youth councils and policy dialogues.

    Promoting Peace and Unity

    Fostering inter-provincial dialogue, tolerance, and social cohesion through cultural exchanges and peace education programs.

    Building Future Leaders

    Developing civic-minded, capable youth through leadership academies and community development projects across all regions.

    Join the Movement

    Be part of a movement that sees Pakistan's youth not as a challenge—but as its greatest opportunity.