LAHORE – Punjab has approved the establishment of its first Skill City to strengthen technical and vocational education, aiming to equip young people with practical skills aligned with modern industry demands and employment opportunities. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to present detailed proposals and implementation plans, ensuring that the project develops […]
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia plan joint investment in growth markets
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are exploring joint investment opportunities in high-growth regional markets, aiming to align Pakistan’s production strengths with Saudi Arabia’s capital, market access, and regional connectivity for mutual economic benefit. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Saudi Investment Assistant Minister Ibrahim Al-Mubarak held talks in Islamabad, highlighting Central Asia, Africa, and ASEAN as […]
PM urges new targets for vocational training programmes
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) to set fresh targets for its ongoing capacity-building initiatives and ensure stronger implementation of the Apprenticeship Law, while expressing satisfaction over the commission’s recent performance. Read More: Punjab CM’s skilled programme empowers 180,000 young Pakistanis Chairing a review meeting on […]
Diamond Paints Extends Support to Deserving Students at VTI Jaranwala
In a continued effort to uplift underprivileged communities, Diamond Paints – Pakistan’s No.1 Paint has once again stepped forward to sponsor the vocational training of six deserving students at the Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Jaranwala. The initiative, carried out through the company’s Endowment Fund, ensures that young men and women from disadvantaged backgrounds receive access […]
416 students graduate from Reko Diq Mining technical training program
QUETTA – The Reko Diq Mining Company Technical Institute in Nokundi, Chagai district, celebrated the successful completion of six-month vocational training by 416 students on Friday. The institute, jointly run by the Hunar Foundation and Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC), equips youth with diverse technical skills to boost employability and support local development. Read More: […]