Vice President of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Mrs. Qurat ul Ain met Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Ministry of Vocational Education and Training. He briefed FM on research, research and collaboration between academia and industry, technical education and other issues.
The federal education minister reiterated the government’s commitment to revolutionize the education sector in Pakistan. By implementing a comprehensive strategy and fostering partnerships with key stakeholders, the ministry aims to create a brighter future for the country’s youth. Bridging the gap between academia and industry is our main mission in the future, he said. in this case, it will provide young people with the latest IT skills to ensure their relevance in the ever-growing job market.
Minister Siddiqui further said that industry and universities should work together to solve the problems of the country through research and collaboration. He said there is a worldwide demand for people with technical knowledge and experience. He said, the government pays special attention to vocational education.
He further said that women are important pillars of our society and skilled women should come forward for development and women should play a role in all fields like politics, religion and education. He said that the government spends a lot of money for the development of universities, and it has become the responsibility of universities to give special attention to research in accordance with the requirements of modern times and to bring public sector universities to the national level. and international level. evaluation
FM Siddiqui said that the business community is the backbone of the country’s economy and the government is taking pragmatic steps to solve all its problems. He said, business groups pay special attention to increase exports to boost the country’s currency.
Ms. Qurat ul Ain Vice President of FPCCI said that fortunately we have abundant natural and human resources but unfortunately we do not utilize the potential of our energy. He said, the secret of a developed country is a skilled workforce. He said that the government should make good policies to facilitate the industrialists. He said, the gap between import and export should be reduced.
Vice President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Mrs. Quratul Ain urged the government to formulate a policy to promote technical education in the country to achieve the goal of creating jobs in the country. He stressed the need to launch a National Technical Education Program to meet the demands of our products as well as produce a skilled workforce to meet the needs of the Arab and Gulf countries. Pakistan’s rapid population growth and the corresponding increase in the labor force are a heavy burden on the economy. Every year, millions of young people enter the labor market but do not find work and do not contribute to national development due to a lack of relevant skills. Apart from the school requirement, there is a huge demand to set up many vocational training centers.
Ms. Qurat ul Ain Futher, Vice President, FPCCI, also urged the government to develop policies that require mandatory linkages between institutions and industries for existing and future sectors in order to increase employment opportunities. He said, if good technical training facilities are provided, the country can export skilled labor and thus earn foreign exchange. In short, it calls for better planning to support our human capital.
