PM approves plan to provide youth with industry-relevant skills

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approves a youth training programme to meet industry needs.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a significant project aimed at providing training programmes to equip the youth with the skills needed in the market and industries.

The project will ensure that the training aligns with the needs of the local industries and the demand for skilled labour in global markets.

The Prime Minister will personally oversee the implementation of the project and has also decided to chair monthly review meetings.

He directed that continuous communication with local industries and international workforce agencies be maintained to ensure the training provided meets market needs. Additionally, a comprehensive database will be created to track the required skills in local industries.

The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan's talented youth are the country's most valuable asset, and through professional training, they will be empowered and gain employment. Efforts are being made to provide Pakistani youth with international-standard training, aiming to promote the export of skilled labour.

Earlier, a review meeting on the National Youth Employment Plan, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, outlined the plan to provide training and employment opportunities for the youth in the next four years.

The meeting revealed that 2.4 million to 6 million young people would receive professional training annually, helping them secure jobs. The programme will focus on the skills required by the market and the international workforce demand.

The Prime Minister was also informed that the Digital Youth Hub is in its final stages and will be launched this month.

The Prime Minister praised the efforts of the relevant ministries and institutions involved in this initiative.

Federal Ministers Ahad Khan Cheema, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, and other senior officials attended the meeting.