K-P focuses on human resource export

Training programmes to be expanded for foreign employment

PESHAWAR:

The Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Justice (retd) Syed Arshad Hussain, emphasized the interim government's dedication not only to train and employ the youth but also to expedite these efforts.

He asserted that channeling maximum investment into the youth is crucial for steering the country towards development and transforming them into valuable assets for the nation.

Chairing a significant meeting to assess the progress of the provincial government's human resource export initiative, the caretaker chief minister, along with Caretaker Provincial Minister for Information Technology Dr. Najeeb Ullah, Managing Director Overseas Employment Corporation Naseer Khan Kashani, Managing Director K-P Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority Aamir Afaq, and Director IM Sciences Dr. Usman Ghani, reaffirmed the commitment to empowering the youth.

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The meeting delved into comprehensive briefings on training programs across various sectors, including information technology, nursing, and paramedics. Discussions also covered the human resources required for foreign countries and the provincial government's strategy to facilitate the export of skilled individuals abroad.

The caretaker chief minister stressed the collective responsibility for the sustainable development and prosperity of the country, emphasizing the need for active participation from all.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 2^nd, 2024.