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Express Tribune
07-03-2025
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PM approves youth skills training plan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired the review meeting on the National Youth Employment Plan and approved the plan to provide youth with training programs according to market and industry skills and demand. The meeting was briefed on the action plan to provide training and employment opportunities through various institutions in the next 4 years, whereas the Prime Minister had decided to personally chair the monthly review meeting and would personally monitor the implementation of the plan, the Prime Minister's Office news release said. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the talented youth of Pakistan were the most valuable asset of the country, whereas the government was empowering and employing the youth by providing them with vocational training and necessary skills. The prime minister added that the government was taking steps to promote the export of manpower by providing international quality training to Pakistani youth. During the review meeting, the prime minister had directed to maintain continuous liaison with local industries for training youth in various sectors and to meticulously consider the demand of international organizations for manpower. The Prime Minister has also directed to establish comprehensive database regarding the skills required in local industries. The meeting was informed that in the next 4 years, 2.4 million to 6 million youth annually would be asssited to gain employment opportunities by providing them vocational training and skills. The meeting was informed that the market, industries and international manpower consumption were being kept in mind to provide skills and vocational training to the youth. The meeting was informed that the Digital Youth Hub was in the final stages and would be launched this month. The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of all the relevant ministries and institutions working on the plan. Federal Ministers Ahad Khan Cheema, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Chairman Prime Minister Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman Higher Education Commission Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed and relevant senior officials attended the meeting. Newly appointed SAPM Newly appointed Special Assistant Huzaifa Rehman called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters relating to mutual interest. During the meeting, the prime minister congratulated Huzaifa Rehman on joining the federal cabinet and extended his best wishes.
Express Tribune
06-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Govt focused on boosting small, medium-sized enterprises: PM
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the government is prioritising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and youth employment training to drive economic growth and job creation. Chairing a steering committee meeting of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the PM directed the recruitment of skilled personnel and stressed the need for professional training in the SME sector. He highlighted SMEDA's role in strengthening the rural economy and ordered an expansion of its interest-free loan programme to include all rural populations, particularly women. PM Shehbaz also instructed the merger of all federal vocational training institutions into a single entity to streamline efforts. The meeting was informed that micro-enterprises have been integrated into the SME sector, and a comprehensive policy is under development. The private sector's representation on the SMEDA board is also being increased. The Ministry of Commerce and SMEDA are collaborating to identify export opportunities for SMEs, with a new performance management framework set to enhance efficiency. Additionally, SMEDA has conducted 28 training programmes, benefiting 953 participants, while an export assistance programme and a financial literacy initiative are in the pipeline. In a separate meeting on the National Youth Employment Plan, PM Shehbaz approved a strategy to align vocational training with market and industry demands. He announced he would personally oversee the plan's monthly progress and urged authorities to liaise with local industries to ensure the training aligns with workforce needs. 'The talented youth of Pakistan are the country's most valuable asset,' he said, adding that the government is committed to empowering them through vocational training and skill development. Officials briefed the Prime Minister that between 2.4 million and 6 million young people will receive vocational training over the next four years to enhance their employability. A Digital Youth Hub is also set to be launched this month, aimed at connecting young job seekers with training and employment opportunities. PM Shehbaz praised the efforts of all ministries involved and reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating employment opportunities for Pakistan's youth.
Express Tribune
06-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
PM approves plan to provide youth with industry-relevant skills
Listen to article 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.
