CM’s Skilled Punjab Program-International Placement is a ground-breaking program that the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has developed with the goal of providing Pakistani youth with access to the world.

By giving young Pakistanis the skills they need to succeed overseas, the program will improve both their prospects and the country’s economy.

Their crucial influence in the country’s economy is demonstrated by the fact that remittances accounted for a substantial 21% of Pakistan’s GDP in 2021 (Source: Asian Development Bank).

Given this, PSDF has determined that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Saudi Arabia in particular, is a crucial market for Punjab’s young people. PSDF will support this ambition by offering skill development that is in line with the unique requirements of the global labor market.

Ten thousand young people in GCC markets will receive demand-driven skill training and be placed in foreign jobs during the program’s first phase. The initiative will also address the rising demand for skilled workers worldwide in industries including retail, construction, healthcare, and hospitality. In addition to promoting remittance inflows, this two-year scheme will aid in Pakistan’s overall economic expansion.

During the meeting, Chairperson of the CM Task Force on Skills Development, Adnan Afzal Chattha, stated, “We have carefully identified specific trades in which Punjab’s youth will be trained to enhance their chances for international placement. This program is intended to give learners thorough instruction in a variety of fields, greatly increasing their chances of landing a job abroad.

Additionally, by facilitating the sharing of best practices and technological know-how, this enhanced engagement will improve information flow and promote international innovation.

In addition to giving young people financial security, the initiative seeks to improve resource allocation and lessen the nation’s fiscal burden. Increasing the number of qualified professionals working overseas can also benefit Pakistan by generating remittances that can boost the country’s economy.

“This initiative can enhance Pakistan’s international standing as a provider of highly qualified talent, thereby drawing additional international cooperation and investment,” stated Ahmed Khan, CEO of PSDF.

According to Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, the Belt and Road Initiative is reimagining the historic Silk Road, which was a 7,000-kilometer trading corridor.

Speaking during the Silk Road Cultural Center’s opening ceremony in Islamabad, Ahsen Iqbal underlined the center’s critical role in bridging people and cultures throughout the region.

Additionally, he emphasized the value of the creative industries as an essential part of cultural and economic advancement, pointing out that such endeavors improve Pakistan’s standing internationally.

The Silk Road Culture Centre officially opened in a grand event attended by diplomats, ambassadors, and cultural enthusiasts from across Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

The Silk Road Culture Centre marks a new chapter in cultural exchange.

Pakistan vehemently denounces the illegal Israeli occupation of Syrian territory and its assault against Syria.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokesperson for the Foreign Office, stated in a statement that this attack on Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty is a serious violation of international law.

She claimed that in a region that is already unstable, Israel’s provocative tactics are a dangerous development. She claimed that Israel had persisted in flagrantly disregarding UN Security Council decisions and international law.

According to the spokesperson, Pakistan opposes Israel’s forcible territorial expansion and fully supports Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

We reaffirm our support for UN Security Council Resolution 497, which deems Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights “null and void,” said Mumtaz Zahra Baloch.