Huawei, in collaboration with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), has unveiled a major initiative to train 300,000 young Pakistanis in advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills. The initiative aims to enhance Pakistan’s technical education standards by integrating global expertise and modern resources into the local education system.
The program will be implemented by the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) through a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China. The effort is part of a broader strategy to equip Pakistan’s youth with the skills needed for a digital economy, fostering innovation and technological advancement.
Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), recently visited Huawei’s offices to discuss the framework for this extensive training initiative. The collaboration with Huawei is expected to provide young Pakistanis with greater employment opportunities, improving economic conditions across the country.
This training program is not only a testament to Huawei’s commitment to modernizing Pakistan’s technical education system but also serves as a catalyst for youth empowerment and economic growth. By providing high-quality ICT training, it aims to bridge the skill gap and create a generation of tech-savvy professionals.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been vocal about the importance of enhancing education and technical training. Last week, while chairing a meeting on the Federal Ministry of Education and Technical Training, the premier underscored the need for skills development, information technology integration, and digitalisation in education.
Additionally, PM Shehbaz announced plans for a national curriculum leadership conference to promote a uniform education system across Pakistan. He also called for the acceleration of Daanish School construction in underserved areas like Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Balochistan, alongside initiatives to establish day-care centres and e-libraries with public internet access.
Efforts to increase female student enrolment were also highlighted, with the prime minister proposing monthly stipends for female students in rural areas of Islamabad, and further emphasizing the incorporation of technical training into school curriculums.
