ISLAMABAD, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the establishment of Pakistan Skill Company for skill development of the workforce and its employment abroad, the prime minister's office said here on Wednesday.
Chairing a meeting with the officials from the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and others, the prime minister called for the creation of an organized database of Pakistani manpower for their training and skill development, the office said in a statement.
He said that the commission should provide world-class technical and vocational training to the young workforce, and globally renowned certifications should be ensured in all technical fields.
The meeting was informed that NAVTTC will provide technical training to 60,000 people this year, and the number will rise to 600,000 in the next three years after the introduction of reforms.
The prime minister was told that the exchange of information about employment opportunities and required skills in foreign countries is being ensured, and data on manpower consumption is also being obtained from the local industry. ■