20 Chinese Companies Offer Over 500 Jobs to Pakistani Youth at “Job Fair 2025”
In a landmark event underscoring the strength of Pakistan-China cooperation, the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK) and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), under the guidance of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, successfully inaugurated the Job Fair 2025 today at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad.
Held under the theme “Bridging Skills; Building Futures”, the job fair brought together 20 leading Chinese companies operating in Pakistan, offering over 500 employment opportunities to talented Pakistani technical and vocational graduates.
The fair, generously sponsored by Tang International Education, ITMC Technology Co. Limited, UNI Services International (Pvt.) Limited, and City & Guilds served as a vital platform for career guidance, CV collection, and face-to-face interviews between graduates and recruiters.
Representatives of leading Chinese companies including PowerChina, China Energy Corporation, and China Three Gorges Corporation expressed their enthusiasm about offering employment opportunities to Pakistani youth in key sectors including IT, construction, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
They highlighted that these opportunities will help bridge the gap between Pakistan’s skilled workforce and the growing demand in the Chinese market, fostering deeper economic integration between the two countries.
The representatives emphasized that the job fair is a reflection of the shared commitment between China and Pakistan to empower young professionals through international cooperation and partnerships. They noted that Pakistan is home to a wealth of talented and well-trained individuals, and with China’s sustained investment and presence in the country, both nations are laying the foundation for mutual growth, innovation, and long-term prosperity.
In her Valedictory note, Minister of State for FE&PT Wajiha Qamar, stated that this event is more than a job fair; it is a declaration that Pakistan is unleashing its potential, and Pakistani youth is on the way to make this future of the country. She briefed the attendees of the job fair that boys, girls, madrassah students, and differently abled children; all are being given the skills that are relevant to the future i.e., IT, e-learning platforms, game development, AI, hi-tech skills, etc. She affirmed that “Pakistan doesn’t walk alone; China has been walking with us. Like family. We don’t just build roads, we build futures.”
In his special remarks, Yang Guangyuan Minister Counselor of the Embassy of People’s Republic of China in Pakistan highlighted that China and Pakistan are working together for a new phase of CPEC. He expressed his confidence in the leadership of both countries and informed the gathering that in the 1st quarter of this year, majority of Chinese companies expressed to expand their businesses in Pakistan.
Minister Counselor noted that, “youth is the greatest asset of Pakistan.” He remarked that it was the first time for the relevant entities of both countries had arranged a job fair. This especially comes into play since the 2nd phase of CPEC is to focus on manufacturing which would lead to significant job creation in Pakistan, he said.
Chairman CCCPK Wang Huihua expressed his heartiest gratitude to all attendees. He highlighted the contributions of CPEC which were not only limited to the addition of energy megawatts in the national grid or the addition of kilometers to highways but also towards massive job creation. He informed the attendees that currently, more than 30,000 Pakistani nationals are employed at the member Chinese companies of CCCPK.
“We have launched this initiative starting from Islamabad, and our goal is to expand it across all provinces of Pakistan, including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan,” said Gulmina Bilal, Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC).
She emphasized that this nationwide expansion aims to ensure that young people from every region have access to meaningful employment opportunities and skills development programs. By reaching out to all provinces, NAVTTC hopes to create a more inclusive and equitable platform for youth empowerment, supporting Pakistan’s broader vision of economic growth and workforce readiness across the country.
The event was also graced by H.E. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, and Honorable Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training (FE&PT), as Chief Guests.
A special afternoon session included a VIP round of stalls by the Chief Guests, who engaged with both employers and job seekers, appreciating the talent pool and the commitment of companies toward skill transfer and local hiring.
The event concluded on a high note, with strong participation from youth, industry leaders, and government stakeholders — marking another milestone in China-Pakistan cooperation toward a “Skilled Pakistan.”
