Islamabad, March 2, 2026: Hazza Institute of Technology, in collaboration with National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), successfully organized the Overseas Employment Visa Award Ceremony for the handover of travel documents to trainees under the Prime Minister’s Overseas Employment Program on March 02, 2026 at the NAVTTC Center of Excellence, Sector H-9/4, Islamabad.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the overseas placement of more than 400 skilled Pakistani youth to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following successful completion of internationally benchmarked technical training, skill verification, and visa processing. The event was graced by Honorable Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan, Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Program, as Chief Guest. Among the distinguished guests were, Gulmina Bilal Ahmad – Chairperson NAVTTC, Muhammad Amir Jan – Executive Director NAVTTC, Anjum Aqeel – Member National Assembly Member, Ms. Rabia Naseem Farooqi – Parliamentary Secretary MoFE&PT, Aftab Rashid – Sr. Joint Secretary MoFE&PT, Jawed Zia – DG Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment, and Azhar Iqbal Sindhu – Managing Director, Hazza Institute of Technology, along with other senior government officials.
Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, emphasized the vital role of structured skill development pathways under the Prime Minister’s Youth vision, praising partner institutions for equipping Pakistani youth with internationally competitive training. He commended NAVTTC for its pivotal role in fortifying Pakistan’s national skills ecosystem and forging clear avenues for overseas youth employment, while lauding its leadership for synchronizing technical training with global market needs and upholding transparent immigration and placement processes. Moreover, he underscored the profound responsibility borne by these ongoing trainees as true ambassadors of Pakistan, who not only represent their families but the nation at large on the international stage.
Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Chairperson of NAVTTC, in her keynote address, stated that NAVTTC is committed to transforming Pakistan’s technical and vocational education landscape through quality assurance, international accreditation, and strong industry linkages. She emphasized that the Prime Minister’s Overseas Employment Program reflects a strategic shift from conventional training to market-driven, globally aligned skill development leading to placement.
Muhammad Amir Jan, Executive Director of NAVTTC, highlighted the operational framework and rigorous processes adopted to ensure merit-based selection, high-quality training delivery, skill assessment, and efficient visa facilitation. He explained that NAVTTC has institutionalized monitoring and compliance systems to ensure that every trainee meets international competency benchmarks before deployment.
Azhar Iqbal Sindhu, Managing Director of Hazza Institute of Technology, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, especially Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan for his personal interest in converting this project from idea to the reality, and the NAVTTC leadership for their trust and strategic direction. He reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to maintaining high training standards, ensuring compliance, and delivering on time to support the national vision of youth empowerment through skills and overseas employment.
The ceremony concluded with a renewed national commitment to empowering Pakistani youth through quality skill development, structured overseas employment pathways, and strong institutional collaboration under the Government’s visionary leadership.
Islamabad, March 2, 2026: Hazza Institute of Technology, in collaboration with National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), successfully organized the Overseas Employment Visa Award Ceremony for the handover of travel documents to trainees under the Prime Minister’s Overseas Employment Program on March 02, 2026 at the NAVTTC Center of Excellence, Sector H-9/4, Islamabad.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the overseas placement of more than 400 skilled Pakistani youth to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following successful completion of internationally benchmarked technical training, skill verification, and visa processing. The event was graced by Honorable Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan, Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Program, as Chief Guest. Among the distinguished guests were, Gulmina Bilal Ahmad – Chairperson NAVTTC, Muhammad Amir Jan – Executive Director NAVTTC, Anjum Aqeel – Member National Assembly Member, Ms. Rabia Naseem Farooqi – Parliamentary Secretary MoFE&PT, Aftab Rashid – Sr. Joint Secretary MoFE&PT, Jawed Zia – DG Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment, and Azhar Iqbal Sindhu – Managing Director, Hazza Institute of Technology, along with other senior government officials.
Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, emphasized the vital role of structured skill development pathways under the Prime Minister’s Youth vision, praising partner institutions for equipping Pakistani youth with internationally competitive training. He commended NAVTTC for its pivotal role in fortifying Pakistan’s national skills ecosystem and forging clear avenues for overseas youth employment, while lauding its leadership for synchronizing technical training with global market needs and upholding transparent immigration and placement processes. Moreover, he underscored the profound responsibility borne by these ongoing trainees as true ambassadors of Pakistan, who not only represent their families but the nation at large on the international stage.
Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Chairperson of NAVTTC, in her keynote address, stated that NAVTTC is committed to transforming Pakistan’s technical and vocational education landscape through quality assurance, international accreditation, and strong industry linkages. She emphasized that the Prime Minister’s Overseas Employment Program reflects a strategic shift from conventional training to market-driven, globally aligned skill development leading to placement.
Muhammad Amir Jan, Executive Director of NAVTTC, highlighted the operational framework and rigorous processes adopted to ensure merit-based selection, high-quality training delivery, skill assessment, and efficient visa facilitation. He explained that NAVTTC has institutionalized monitoring and compliance systems to ensure that every trainee meets international competency benchmarks before deployment.
Azhar Iqbal Sindhu, Managing Director of Hazza Institute of Technology, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, especially Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan for his personal interest in converting this project from idea to the reality, and the NAVTTC leadership for their trust and strategic direction. He reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to maintaining high training standards, ensuring compliance, and delivering on time to support the national vision of youth empowerment through skills and overseas employment.
The ceremony concluded with a renewed national commitment to empowering Pakistani youth through quality skill development, structured overseas employment pathways, and strong institutional collaboration under the Government’s visionary leadership.