ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has planned to train 1,000 agricultural professionals in China to enhance the agricultural sector’s productivity. Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting on Wednesday to follow up on the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, where this agreement was reached.
According to Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) report, the training program will provide graduates with skills in targeted areas, such as agricultural technology and management, with certificate durations of three to six months and one year. Courses will be divided into two categories for skill upgrades: a six-month course and a one-year course.
The meeting also discussed other projects, including Huawei’s training program for 200,000 students across Pakistan, the Digital Pakistan Initiative, and the conversion of 1.5 million diesel-powered tube wells to solar energy. The minister emphasized the importance of involving private sector stakeholders and the Higher Education Commission to ensure relevant skill development.
The National Highway Authority briefed the meeting on its projects, including the Realignment of KKH Phase II (Thakot-Raikot) covering 241 km, and various signed MoUs and feasibility studies.