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ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP):The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC/NEVTTEC) has successfully facilitated overseas employment for 841 skilled Pakistani workers over the past eight months, marking a significant milestone for the country’s skills development sector.
In recognition of this achievement, Shalaan and GL Overseas Employment Promoters hosted a special reception in honour of NAVTTC Chairperson Gulmeena Bilal Ahmed here Sunday.
Addressing the ceremony, Chairperson Gulmeena Bilal Ahmed said that the 841 workers had received training under NAVTTC in trades including welding, electrical work, sanitary work, loading, baggage handling, industrial stitching, masonry, and other technical fields.
“These trained youth have successfully secured jobs in Saudi Arabia, Serbia, the United Arab Emirates, and several other countries,” she added.
Gulmeena Bilal Ahmed credited the success to the guidance and support of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Minister Saalik Hussain, and Minister of State Wajiha Qamar.
She highlighted that NAVTTC’s proactive approach in establishing direct linkages with international companies and recruitment agencies had been crucial in creating global employment opportunities for Pakistani youth.
Expressing her determination to further increase these numbers in the coming year, she said, “We aim to enable more skilled Pakistanis to secure dignified jobs abroad.”
Khalid Nawaz, head of Shalaan and GL Overseas Employment Promoters, praised Chairperson Ahmed’s personal commitment, vision, and effective strategy, which he said had helped 841 families secure a better and respectable future. He assured continued cooperation with NAVTTC.
During the event, 20 skilled workers selected for Serbian work visas received their travel documents and air tickets.
Participants lauded NAVTTC’s efforts, calling them a significant step toward opening new global employment avenues for Pakistani youth.