The federal government has accelerated its youth employment strategy by designating the Digital Youth Hub (DYH) as the central national platform, Chairman Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said on Wednesday, that coordinated directives have been issued to align skills development with global market demands and expand employment opportunities for Pakistani youth through a unified, technology-driven framework.
\nAccording to official details, the government has declared the Digital Youth Hub the cornerstone of its youth employment campaign, integrating a wide range of opportunities, including scholarships, vocational training, internships, apprenticeships, and job placements into a single accessible platform.
\n All federal and provincial institutions have been directed to connect their schemes with DYH on a priority basis to ensure wider outreach and institutional cohesion.
\nMr Khan said that, on the Prime Minister\u2019s instructions, key ministries including Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Foreign Affairs, and Federal Education and Professional Training along with institutions such as the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission and the Higher Education Commission, are actively mapping high demand skills in major international labour markets.
\nThese include the European Union, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan.
\nHighlighting the government\u2019s outward looking approach, the chairman said specialised \u201cCountry of Destination Centres\u201d would be established to enhance overseas employment prospects.
\nThese centres will provide comprehensive training in technical expertise, language proficiency, and soft skills, equipping young Pakistanis with the competencies required to meet international standards and cultural expectations.
\nHe further noted that the government is working to secure international recognition for Pakistan\u2019s curricula, qualifications, and training institutions, a move aimed at facilitating smoother workforce mobility and integration into global markets.
\nReinforcing the national focus on skills development, Mr Khan said the government has declared 2027 as the \u201cYear of Information and Skills,\u201d encouraging citizens across all segments of society to acquire at least one market-relevant skill as part of their educational or professional journey.
\nOfficials said relevant departments have been tasked with ensuring timely implementation of these initiatives, supported by quarterly reviews to monitor progress, address gaps, and strengthen accountability.
\nThe initiative, Mr Khan added, reflects the government\u2019s broader vision to develop a globally competitive, skilled workforce, expand international employment avenues, and empower Pakistan\u2019s youth to contribute meaningfully to economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The federal government has accelerated its youth employment strategy by designating the Digital Youth Hub (DYH) as the central national platform, Chairman Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said on Wednesday, that coordinated directives have been issued to align skills development with global market demands and expand employment opportunities for Pakistani youth through […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":535673,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-541921","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n