Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to advancing reforms that strengthen human capital, improve social outcomes, expand employment opportunities and support inclusive and sustainable economic growth. He was talking to a World Bank Group delegation led by Vice President for Human Development Ms. Mamta Murthi in Islamabad. The Finance Minister appreciated the World Bank Group\u2019s continued partnership with Pakistan and acknowledged its support for the country\u2019s development and reform priorities. He noted that while Pakistan has made important progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, the Government\u2019s focus has been increasingly directed towards improving social and human development outcomes through targeted investments in health, education, skills development, and social protection. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong focus on measurable outcomes and effective implementation under the World Bank\u2019s long-term Country Partnership Framework with Pakistan. The World Bank delegation shared international experiences relating to workforce development, technical and vocational training, and employment-focused skills programmes. Discussions highlighted the importance of stronger industry linkages, greater private sector participation in training initiatives, and outcome-based approaches that align skills development programmes with actual labour market demand and employment opportunities. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration in advancing Pakistan\u2019s priorities in health, education, social protection, workforce development and technology-enabled service delivery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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