198/25 From Vision to Action: How Pakistan Is Investing in Skills for a Global Future
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In an era when global competitiveness hinges on skilled talent, Pakistan is beginning to rewrite its narrative. At the heart of this shift is the transformative leadership of Ms. Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC). Her vision, backed by the Government of Pakistan, has placed skills development at the center of national progress, marking a significant turning point in Pakistan's journey towards a skilled workforce for a global future.
Under her strategic leadership, NAVTTC recently forged a landmark partnership with Wuhan Technical College of Communications in China. This strategic initiative promises faculty training for over 30 professionals, dual diploma programs for students, and short-term online and offline courses designed to meet the demands of Chinese enterprises while upskilling Pakistani employees.
NAVTTC, under the leadership of Ms. Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, is not just a partner in this initiative, but a driving force. Government officials emphasize that this collaboration is not merely about education but about reshaping Pakistan’s workforce for the 21st century. By incorporating Pakistani experts into global knowledge databases and hosting major cultural exchange events, NAVTTC is creating avenues for students to become job-ready and globally competitive. “This partnership creates a strong bridge of skills, technology, and culture,” NAVTTC has declared, echoing the government’s broader goal of empowering young people as agents of growth.
The effort has won admiration at home and abroad, with Ms. Gulmina Bilal Ahmad being praised for her exceptional work. In a country where youth comprise most of the population, her work represents a turning point: channeling untapped energy into a workforce equipped for future industries. With initiatives like these, Pakistan’s next chapter may be written in the vocabulary of skills, opportunity, and global engagement, a source of pride for the nation.
