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PESHAWAR, Dec 31 (APP):Metrix Pakistan, a youth-led organisation working in technology, education and social development, has claimed educating more than 7,000 young people across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2025, with a growing number of participants transitioning from training into paid digital work, freelancing and entrepreneurial activity.
According to the organisation, its programmes were conducted across multiple districts, including Mansehra, Haripur and Peshawar, and were designed to respond to two interlinked challenges facing young people in the province: limited access to quality skills education and shrinking traditional employment opportunities.
Unlike short-term awareness initiatives, Metrix Pakistan said its focus throughout the year remained on financially viable skills.
Training modules were developed around sectors where income generation is increasingly possible through remote work and online markets, allowing participants to earn beyond local economic constraints.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Hassan Nisar said that 2025 marked a decisive shift towards measurable economic outcomes. “Our priority was not just education in theory, but education that leads to earning.
Many of the young people we trained have gone on to secure freelance work, internships, or independent clients, creating new income streams for themselves and their families,” he said.
The organisation’s core training areas included cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital marketing and blockchain technologies.
These fields were selected due to sustained global demand and their relevance to Pakistan’s growing freelance and remote-work economy. Metrix Pakistan stated that participants were guided not only in technical skills but also in practical aspects such as client acquisition, digital platforms and professional ethics.
Strategic partnerships were central to expanding both credibility and reach. In 2025, Metrix Pakistan became a listed partner in Pakistan of Resecurity, a leading international cybersecurity firm. The collaboration aims to strengthen advanced cybersecurity education, with plans to scale training programmes in 2026 that could place Pakistani youth in higher-value technical roles.
The organisation also deepened its partnership with RankingGrow, a well-known South Asian digital marketing company. Ammad Ali, CEO of RankingGrow, said the collaboration with Metrix Pakistan is enabling young people to move beyond basic online skills and towards services that can be directly monetised in competitive markets.
Two major youth summits further defined the organisation’s public engagement during the year.
Flagship summits held in Peshawar and Haripur attracted thousands of participants, combining panel discussions with practical sessions on freelancing, startups and digital careers.
Organisers said the events were structured to expose youth to real-world career pathways rather than aspirational narratives alone.
Beyond skills and employment, Metrix Pakistan also maintained a community welfare focus. During 2025, it organised a free medical camp in an underserved area, providing basic healthcare services as part of its broader social responsibility framework.
The year also brought national recognition for the organisation’s leadership.
On August 14, 2025, Hassan Nisar was awarded the ‘Pride of Pakistan’ civilian award by the Government of Pakistan, acknowledging his contribution to youth empowerment, education and social development.
As economic uncertainty and youth unemployment continue to pose serious challenges, Metrix Pakistan argues that targeted digital education offers a practical route to resilience.
Looking ahead to 2026, the organisation says it plans to expand income-linked training models, international collaborations and advanced certification pathways, with the aim of enabling more young Pakistanis to earn sustainably in an increasingly digital economy.