ISLAMABAD, April 22 (ABC): A total of 67,304 trainees successfully completed training under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme during 2024–25.
According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the programme allocated 77,216 training seats nationwide. Out of these, 75,753 candidates enrolled, showing strong participation across the country.
Punjab recorded the highest share. It allocated 37,705 seats and enrolled 36,995 candidates. Among them, 33,973 trainees completed the programme. Sindh followed with 11,795 seats. It enrolled 11,299 candidates, of whom 10,114 completed the training.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa allocated 7,969 seats and enrolled 7,806 candidates. A total of 6,891 trainees completed the programme. Balochistan allocated 6,252 seats and enrolled 6,219 candidates, with 5,978 successful completions.
The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) also showed strong participation. It allocated 13,495 seats and enrolled 13,434 candidates. Out of these, 10,348 trainees completed the training.
The documents further show that the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) implemented the Summer of Code 2025 programme to promote digital skills. A total of 6,545 trainees participated nationwide.
Punjab again led the programme with 3,314 trainees. ICT followed with 1,089 participants, while Sindh recorded 1,025 trainees. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had 662 participants, and Balochistan reported 455 trainees.
Region-specific data shows that Balochistan accounted for 13,103 seats under various initiatives in 2025. These included Batch-II and Batch-III of the Prime Minister’s programme, the women-focused “She Fixes” initiative, and Summer of Code Batch-II.
These programmes aim to improve employability and promote digital skills. They also seek to reduce regional disparities in access to vocational training. The continued expansion highlights the government’s focus on human capital development and youth empowerment as drivers of economic growth.
