Special meeting between KATI delegation and PM to be arranged for industrial growth, Rana Mashood

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Jun, 2026) Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashood has said that a special meeting will be arranged between a delegation of industrialists from the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) and the Prime Minister, enabling them to directly present their proposals for industrial development.

He further stated that efforts would also be made to release pending Federal funding of Rs250 million for infrastructure improvement. He made these remarks while addressing industrialists at KATI.

According to a press release issued by the KATI spokesperson, Rana Mashood said that more than 900,000 skilled workers were sent abroad for employment last year, while the target for the current year has been set at 2.1 million. He added that agreements are being finalized with countries including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United States, and middle Eastern states to facilitate overseas employment.

He said young people will be provided modern professional training including soft skills, social ethics, and vocational competencies.

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He noted that in the next three years, Japan alone will require over 700,000 skilled workers, while Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries will need more than 100,000 healthcare professionals and nurses.

He further stated that a Digital Youth Portal has been launched, registering over 800,000 young people, exceeding its operational capacity. The portal includes more than 4,000 organizations and has already facilitated over 100,000 job opportunities.

Rana Mashood announced that an internship programme is also being launched under which educated youth will be placed in industries for six months. During this period, the government will cover all expenses, and successful candidates may be offered permanent employment within the same organizations.

The event was attended by KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput, Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya, Pakistan Muslim League-N business Forum President Ishtiaq Baig, and other senior officials.