Pakistan-China job fair held to empower youth

Islamabad:The first-ever Pak-China Job Fair 2025 took place here at the Pak-China Friendship Centre to empower Pakistani youth.Held under the theme ‘Bridging Skills; Building Futures,’ the event marks a transformative step toward aligning education with employment, empowering Pakistan’s youth through skill-based opportunities, and enhancing bilateral cooperation.

“This is more than a job fair; this is a declaration that Pakistan is no longer a nation of untapped potential but a nation unleashing it,” said Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, in her keynote address, Gwadar Pro reported.

“Our youth are not just job-seekers; they are future-makers... when Pakistan and China stand together, we don’t merely cooperate-we transform destinies.” She praised China’s unwavering support for Pakistan, calling it “more than a partner-it has been family.”

Jointly organised by the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK) and the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), the job fair has brought together senior government officials, Chinese and Pakistani business leaders, educational institutions, and hundreds of skilled graduates from across the country.

Over 22 top Chinese companies operating in sectors such as energy, logistics, IT, construction, and manufacturing are participating in the fair, offering over 500 job placements, training opportunities, and career advancement programs.