Global-Standard Training for Youth a Top Priority: Shehbaz
— April 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is prioritising measures to equip Pakistan’s workforce with skills and training of international standards.
He made these remarks while talking to a seven-member delegation of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), led by its Global Chief Executive, Helen Brand, in Islamabad on Monday.
The prime minister said Pakistan is fortunate to have a young and talented workforce, and the government is striving to help them realise their full potential. He emphasised that improving governance and empowering the youth are among the government’s top priorities.
He added that third-party validation is a core component of every public sector project, aimed at improving transparency and governance.
Sharif welcomed the recent improvement in Pakistan’s credit rating by Fitch, calling it a positive sign, but stressed the need to work harder.
The prime minister noted that the ACCA can play an effective role in providing professional training to Pakistan’s workforce, enhancing their global competitiveness. He assured the government’s full support for any initiatives by the association aimed at improving the efficiency of public institutions.
He also directed relevant authorities to enhance cooperation with the ACCA and develop a roadmap for future collaboration.
The ACCA delegation briefed the prime minister about the association’s contributions to Pakistan’s economic development. It highlighted that over 13,000 Pakistani members of the ACCA are serving in various fields globally, making the country proud.
The delegation expressed a strong interest in supporting Pakistan’s green economy transformation plan and identified potential areas of collaboration, including climate change, increasing government revenues, promoting transparency, building institutional capacity, and introducing innovations in accountancy, audit, and outsourcin