PESHAWAR: China Window Peshawar has proposed collaborating with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Industries Department to promote technical education and vocational training, seeking to connect Pakistan-China cooperation with employment opportunities and industrial development in the province.
Speaking at a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration organised by China Window, KP Advisor for Industries Dr Muhammad Irshad welcomed the proposal, saying industry-oriented training could help young people secure jobs, establish businesses and contribute to economic growth.
He said the initiative could be developed through consultations with relevant institutions, with a focus on practical skills that meet the needs of local industries.
China’s industrial expertise could support skills development in KP
Irshad said young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had considerable talent and a strong work ethic but needed access to technical training aligned with industrial requirements.
He highlighted the importance of developing skills in operating and maintaining modern machinery, manufacturing quality products and using technology to improve productivity.
The advisor said Pakistan could explore ways to benefit from China’s industrial experience by assessing local requirements, reviewing existing training facilities and identifying gaps in technical education.
He proposed a cooperation plan specifying priority skills, participating institutions, training duration and trainee selection criteria. Consultation with local industries would also help identify opportunities for practical experience and employment after training.
Irshad expressed his willingness to take the proposal forward with the provincial Industries Department and relevant technical training institutions.
China Window seeks stronger Pakistan-China educational and industrial links
China Window Administrator Amjad Aziz Malik said the centre was promoting people-to-people relations between Pakistan and China through free Chinese language classes and cultural and educational activities.
He expressed the organisation’s willingness to work with the Industries Department to develop technical training opportunities for young people.
Malik said combining Chinese language proficiency with vocational skills could help trainees benefit from industrial cooperation and broaden their employment prospects.
The proposal aims to build on existing cultural and educational exchanges by exploring practical links between language learning, technical education and industry.
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates shared values of China and Pakistan
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Irshad described Pakistan-China friendship as a source of pride for both countries, saying people-to-people exchanges, education and business cooperation could deepen bilateral relations.
He praised China Window’s cultural initiatives, noting that mutual trust developed through cultural interaction could provide a foundation for wider technical and industrial collaboration.
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Referring to the Mid-Autumn Festival, he said its traditions of family reunion, gratitude and sharing happiness reflected values cherished by people in both Pakistan and China.
People from various walks of life attended the celebration, which combined cultural festivities with discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding skills-development opportunities for young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
