Governor Balochistan calls for increase employment quota for PWDs

QUETTA, Dec 03 (APP):Governor Balochistan Abdul Wali Khan Kakar on Sunday called to increase the employment quota in the federal and provincial departments to at least ten percent allocated for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in order to utilize their abilities for the development of the country. He emphasized the need for the allocation of special… Continue reading Governor Balochistan calls for increase employment quota for PWDs

Promotion of entrepreneurship vital to create employment opportunities

Around 506,247 workers registered for overseas employment in last seven months, NA told

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Around 506,247 workers were registered for overseas employment through the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE), Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources in last seven months from April 2022 to November 2022. Replying to the question of Ms Aliya Kamran, Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development… Continue reading Around 506,247 workers registered for overseas employment in last seven months, NA told

CPEC energy projects generate 46,000 job opportunities

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP):Some 46,500 Pakistanis have been employed so far in the energy projects (completed and under-construction) under the umbrella of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Considering the various economic fissures prevailing in Pakistan (i.e, inequitable underdevelopment, low energy access, low human capital, and accompanying low productivity), the CPEC power plants have performed commendably… Continue reading CPEC energy projects generate 46,000 job opportunities

Over 0.6 mln youth to get employment opportunities in Qatar: Bugti

ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): Minister for Narcotics Control Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti on Monday said more than 0.6 million people would be provided employment opportunities in Qatar in different fields of services sector. He said this during his meeting with Ambassador of Qatar Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal Al-Thani here, said a news release issued… Continue reading Over 0.6 mln youth to get employment opportunities in Qatar: Bugti

Korea enhances employment quota for Pakistani workers from 1000 to 1500 per annum: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP): Mr Suh Sangpyo, Ambassador of Korea to Pakistan, on Sunday disclosed that Korea has decided to increase the employment quota for Pakistani workers from 1000 to 1500 per year under Employment Permit System (EPS). In an exclusive interview with APP, the Korean Ambassador said that the program was suspended during the… Continue reading Korea enhances employment quota for Pakistani workers from 1000 to 1500 per annum: Envoy

Govt striving to create massive employment opportunities for young people: Usman Dar

RAWALPINDI, Jan 30 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar here on Sunday said that the government was striving to create massive employment opportunities for young people under the Kamyab Jawan Programme (KJP). Addressing the participants of the closing ceremony of two-day Jobs Marathon organized here jointly by Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Govt striving to create massive employment opportunities for young people: Usman Dar

Bizenjo approves recruitment on 5,210 vacant posts

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo accorded approval for recruitment against 5,210 vacant posts in various departments in a bid to provide job opportunities on merit to unemployed youth was promised by the incumbent government. Under the vision of Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo of providing maximum job opportunities to the… Continue reading Bizenjo approves recruitment on 5,210 vacant posts

President for facilitating cross-border trade in Balochistan to boost exports, employment

GWADAR, Jan 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Friday called for further facilitating cross-border trade with neighbouring countries to boost exports as well as provide employment opportunities to the people living near the border areas of Balochistan. He asked the relevant stakeholders to fully equip the existing border stations by upgrading the road infrastructure, providing… Continue reading President for facilitating cross-border trade in Balochistan to boost exports, employment

Sania for public-private sectors coordination to create new jobs

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): Special Assistant of the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar Thursday stressed the need for coordination between public and private sectors for creating new employment opportunities in the country. Collaboration between government, academia and the private sector in structuring a sustainable intervention for providing an… Continue reading Sania for public-private sectors coordination to create new jobs

Inclusive education, job placement crucial to make differently-abled self-reliant: Samina Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Begum Samina Alvi, the wife of President Dr. Arif Alvi Tuesday emphasized on bringing differently-abled into the national mainstream through promoting inclusive education and ensuring their job placement. She was addressing a ceremony held at the National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM) to distribute `100 Wheel Chairs among Persons with Disabilities’… Continue reading Inclusive education, job placement crucial to make differently-abled self-reliant: Samina Alvi

Govt supporting all measures aiming to boost economic activity: Tarin

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said Friday that the government was very supportive of adopting all measures that could boost economic activity, generate employment and help in expansion of business activity in the country. He was talking to Chairman All Pakistan Car Dealers and Importers Association… Continue reading Govt supporting all measures aiming to boost economic activity: Tarin

Disabled persons deserve the right to be mainstreamed in education, jobs: President

ISLAMABAD: December 03 - President Dr Arif Alvi addressing to a ceremony to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said the persons with disabilities deserved access to all opportunities in society, particularly mainstreaming in education and employment. Addressing at the event marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said offering an inclusive and accommodating environment to such persons was the… Continue reading Disabled persons deserve the right to be mainstreamed in education, jobs: President

1.1 million Pakistanis got employment abroad in 3 years: Fawad

Misuse of criminal law can be debated instead of opposition: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that despite outbreak of coronavirus 1.1 million Pakistanis have got jobs abroad in three years. In a tweet, he said that it was hoped that 2 million people will go abroad in the next two years. He said that during past… Continue reading 1.1 million Pakistanis got employment abroad in 3 years: Fawad

Gwadar Port focuses on development, people’s livelihood: Wang Wenbin

PM Khan's positive remarks on Pak-China friendship highly appreciable: China

BEIJING, Nov 30 (APP):The Gwadar Port, a leading project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), focuses on development and people’s livelihood while all projects which have been completed there have played important role in creating education opportunities, improving employment skills and responding to Covid-19 for the benefit of local people, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said. “The… Continue reading Gwadar Port focuses on development, people’s livelihood: Wang Wenbin

Govt committed to increase employment opportunities in country: Kanwal Shauzab

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, Development and Reforms Kanwal Shauzab Wednesday said that the present government was committed to increase employment opportunities in the country. During question hour in the National Assembly, she said that provision of employment to youth was a big challenge, and priority of present government. Kanwal Shauzab said… Continue reading Govt committed to increase employment opportunities in country: Kanwal Shauzab

Proposed policy to expand cross-sectoral SMEs growth: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar on Saturday said that proposed Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) policy would expand the cross-sectoral small and medium enterprises growth to enhance employment. In continuation of consultative session with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) multi-stakeholders, the minister held another meeting with SMEs across… Continue reading Proposed policy to expand cross-sectoral SMEs growth: Minister

Govt introduces numerous schemes to provide youth business, employment opportunities: Murad

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP): Minister for Communications and Postal Services, Murad Saeed on Thursday said keeping in mind strength of the youth, the present government has introduced numerous schemes to provide them business and employment opportunities. “We consider the youth as our strength and asset. Majority of our population consists of youth and we will… Continue reading Govt introduces numerous schemes to provide youth business, employment opportunities: Murad

Helvetas play crucial for strengthening rural economy in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Country head Helvetas Swiss Inter-cooperation Pakistan, Dr. Arjumand Nizami on Wednesday said the role of Helvetas is crucial in strengthening the rural economy in Pakistan for providing employment and health facilities to the common man. In a rural economy, women’s economic empowerment, employment and provision of basic living facilities have always been… Continue reading Helvetas play crucial for strengthening rural economy in Pakistan

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