China-Pakistan Job Fair 2025 Unites Industry and Youth to Build a Skilled Future
In a landmark demonstration of China-Pakistan cooperation, the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK) and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), with support from the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, successfully launched the Job Fair 2025 on Tuesday at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad.
Under the theme “Bridging Skills; Building Futures,” the event brought together 20 top Chinese enterprises operating in Pakistan, collectively offering over 500 job opportunities to skilled Pakistani technical and vocational graduates.
The event was inaugurated by Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training (FE&PT), who served as the Chief Guests.
Keynote speeches were delivered by Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for FE&PT; Yang Guangyuan, Minister Counselor at the Chinese Embassy; Wang Huihua, Chairman of CCCPK; and Gulmina Bilal, Chairperson of NAVTTC.
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Wajiha Qamar emphasized that this event was more than a traditional job fair—it symbolized Pakistan’s commitment to empowering its youth and shaping a promising future. She praised NAVTTC’s efforts under the URAAN Pakistan Programme, which provides futuristic skills like IT, AI, game development, and e-learning to diverse segments including madrassah students, girls, and differently-abled individuals.
Yang Guangyuan highlighted the event’s significance as the first job fair jointly organized by both nations, aligning with the second phase of CPEC, which focuses on industrial growth and job creation. He noted that several Chinese companies have shown interest in expanding operations in Pakistan, reinforcing the strong bilateral partnership.
Wang Huihua expressed gratitude to all attendees and pointed out that over 30,000 Pakistanis are currently employed by CCCPK member companies, thanks to CPEC’s positive impact not just in infrastructure and energy but also employment.
Gulmina Bilal thanked CCCPK and training providers for their collaboration, emphasizing that skill development is the cornerstone of progress—something Pakistan has learned from China’s rapid development. She shared plans to expand job fairs to other cities across Pakistan.
Sponsored by Tang International Education, ITMC Technology Co. Limited, UNI Services International (Pvt.) Limited, and City & Guilds, the fair offered a crucial platform for career counseling, resume collection, and on-site interviews.
A VIP round allowed government dignitaries to visit company stalls, engage with job seekers, and commend employers for their dedication to local hiring and knowledge transfer.
The event concluded on a high note, reaffirming the shared commitment of both nations to develop a skilled, empowered workforce through strategic partnerships and vocational development.
