He was talking to a World Bank Group delegation led by Vice President for Human Development Ms. Mamta Murthi in Islamabad.
The Finance Minister appreciated the World Bank Group’s continued partnership with Pakistan and acknowledged its support for the country’s development and reform priorities.
He noted that while Pakistan has made important progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, the Government’s focus has been increasingly directed towards improving social and human development outcomes through targeted investments in health, education, skills development, and social protection.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong focus on measurable outcomes and effective implementation under the World Bank’s long-term Country Partnership Framework with Pakistan.
The World Bank delegation shared international experiences relating to workforce development, technical and vocational training, and employment-focused skills programmes. Discussions highlighted the importance of stronger industry linkages, greater private sector participation in training initiatives, and outcome-based approaches that align skills development programmes with actual labour market demand and employment opportunities.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration in advancing Pakistan’s priorities in health, education, social protection, workforce development and technology-enabled service delivery.