Youth Digital Summit 2025 Sparks Conversations on Digital Responsibility in Islamabad
Muhammad Naeem:
Islamabad: Laughter, energy, and purpose filled the halls of the Jinnah Convention Centre on Saturday as young digital voices from across Pakistan came together for the Youth Digital Summit 2025 — a day that blended ambition with accountability in the digital world.
Organized by Jurat Pakistan, the summit served as a platform for content creators, tech enthusiasts, educators, and activists to engage in meaningful dialogue on how youth can shape online spaces for the better. With panels, speeches, and workshops spread across the day, the event focused on a timely and urgent theme: “Empowering Ethical Voices in the Digital Age.”
At the heart of the gathering was Measum, the founder of Jurat Pakistan and a respected investigative journalist. His keynote address set the tone for the day. “Being online is not just about being seen,” he said to an attentive crowd. “It’s about being responsible. It’s about telling the truth when lies spread faster. And it’s about using your voice to uplift, not divide.”
The summit offered more than just speeches. Throughout the day, young people moved between sessions that tackled misinformation, online safety, content ethics, and digital activism. In one breakout room, a group of university students brainstormed strategies to combat fake news on social media. In another, a social media trainer walked aspiring influencers through the impact of algorithmic bias and how to use their platforms for positive change.
“There was something incredibly hopeful about watching teenagers and young adults speak so passionately about their role in Pakistan’s digital future,” said Hina Qureshi, a digital education consultant and one of the workshop moderators. “These conversations are long overdue.”
Jurat Pakistan’s team emphasized that the summit wasn’t just a one-time event. “We’re building a movement,” said a spokesperson. “The goal is to give these young people more than just tools—we want to give them a compass. This generation has the potential to lead Pakistan into a better digital era, but they need to be guided by values.”
As the day wrapped up, many participants lingered, exchanging contact information and ideas. From vloggers discussing the ethics of brand promotions to student journalists debating fact-checking techniques, the excitement was palpable.
Organizers confirmed that plans are already in motion to take the Youth Digital Summit to other cities in 2026, bringing more voices into the fold and continuing to nurture a digitally responsible youth culture across Pakistan.
One participant, Maria Khan, a 19-year-old communication student, summed up the feeling best: “This wasn’t just an event. It felt like the start of something.”
