Times of Islamabad

In a big news, Tens of thousands of overseas jobs for Pakistan

In a big news, Tens of thousands of overseas jobs for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is all set to digitally connect its workforce portalwith the UAE, said Syed Zulifqar Abbas Bukhari, Special Assistant to thePrime Minister on Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & Human ResourcesDevelopment, in a bilateral meeting with Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli,Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization of the UAE, held in Dubai on16 October 2019 on the sidelines of the Ministerial Consultations of AbuDhabi Dialogue.

The two Ministers recalled the historic and friendly relations between thetwo countries and stressed on further strengthening these relations in linewith the direction set by the leaders of two countries.

The SAPM apprised on the recent efforts made by Pakistan to digitallyconnect its workforce platform with the UAE Ministry of Human Resources.The both sides agreed to work closely to actualize this proposal.

The two Ministers also underscored on early implementation of the MoU inthe field of Manpower recently signed between Pakistan and the UAE.

The SAPM hoped that the digital connectivity would play a key role inimproving employment opportunities for Pakistanis in UAE. Furthermore thiscooperation will minimize the cost of recruitment and will make the processof recruitment fair, efficient and transparent. The SAPM also emphasized onthe importance of accreditation of skill sets in line with the UAE jobmarket requirement and future dynamics of the workplace.

The UAE Minister acknowledged the important role of Pakistani workforce inthe development of the UAE.