ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Pakistan trained 215,719 workers in soft skills during July-March FY2025-26 as part of efforts to improve their adaptability, productivity and employability in international labour markets. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the training programme focused on enhancing workers' soft skills to improve their ability to adapt to workplace environments, increase productivity and meet the requirements of global employers. The report notes that Pakistan's growing youth …
Pakistan trains 215,719 workers for global employment
ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Pakistan trained 215,719 workers in soft skills during July-March FY2025-26 as part of efforts to improve their adaptability, productivity and employability in international labour markets.
According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the training programme focused on enhancing workers’ soft skills to improve their ability to adapt to workplace environments, increase productivity and meet the requirements of global employers.
The report notes that Pakistan’s growing youth population presents a significant opportunity for labour market expansion. The country’s population reached approximately 252 million during FY2025-26, with 66.96 million young people aged 15-29.
To support overseas employment, the Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), in collaboration with Germany’s GIZ, established a Centre of Excellence that provides one-window migration advisory and capacity-building services for prospective overseas workers.
The report also highlights the operationalization of the Digital HR Pool system, which integrates biometric verification, job matching and transparent recruitment mechanisms. The platform is designed to connect Pakistani workers with overseas employers more efficiently while improving transparency in the recruitment process.
According to the report, authorities continued efforts to strengthen oversight of the overseas employment sector. During July-March FY2025-26, 82 Overseas Employment Promoter licences were cancelled and four licences were suspended following complaints as part of measures aimed at improving the efficiency and credibility of the emigration value chain.
The report notes that labour market reforms are increasingly being linked with technology-driven solutions to improve access to employment opportunities and reduce inefficiencies in recruitment systems.
Pakistan’s employed labour force stood at 77.2 million during FY2025-26, while the labour force participation rate reached 46.3%, underscoring the importance of creating additional employment opportunities both at home and abroad.
The report highlights that overseas employment remains an important source of income for households and contributes significantly to remittance inflows, which support the country’s external sector.
Government programmes such as the Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme and the Prime Minister’s Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme are also helping align workforce skills with domestic and international market requirements.
According to the report, continued investment in skills development, labour market reforms and digital employment platforms will be critical for improving the competitiveness of Pakistani workers in global markets.
