Addressing labor ministers from 26 countries during the ministerial roundtable conference, SAPM Jawad Sohrab Malik stressed that Pakistan possesses a vast pool of unskilled, semi-skilled, and highly skilled labor ready to meet the demands and requirements of the global job market. He underscored the importance for both the participants of ministerial roundtable conference and foreign employers to recognize the mutual benefits of engaging the highly competitive Pakistani workforce for employment. SAPM also unveiled strategies aimed at preparing the Pakistani workforce for the future. These strategies encompass the revitalization of STEM education, enhancement of digital literacy, and the establishment of public-private partnerships for practical tech exposure. The overarching goal is to enhance labor market productivity through regulatory reforms, increased labor mobility, and a delicate balance between automation and job preservation.

Additionally, Mr. Malik proposed comprehensive social protection measures, including unemployment insurance, healthcare, pensions, career support, and family-oriented services, all geared towards fostering a technologically proficient workforce ready to meet global labor market demands.

Mr. Jawad Sohrab Malik reaffirmed his nation's commitment to developing skilled workers and fostering international partnerships in the labor sector. As a key exporter of manpower, particularly to Saudi Arabia, SAPM served as a crucial bridge between nations, highlighting the Pakistani government's priority of equipping its workforce with the skills demanded by the evolving global labor market.

During the GLMC, Mr. Jawad Sohrab Malik actively participated in key sessions featuring knowledge-sharing plenary sessions and focused breakout discussions with speakers from around the globe. These sessions covered diverse themes, from navigating automation to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In discussions with reporters, SAPM praised Saudi Arabia for leading efforts to improve international job markets to adapt to constant changes. He highlighted the evolving nature of today's job market, emphasizing the need for new skills for future jobs and the emergence of new professions.

On the sidelines of GLMC, SAPM Jawad Sohrab Malik is scheduled to hold separate meetings with labor ministers from United Arab Emirates, Greece, and Oman to discuss employment opportunities for the Pakistani workforce and matters of mutual interest. Meetings are also planned with Ambassador Paula Narvez, President ECOSOC and Permanent Representative of Chile to the United Nations, and H.E Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of ILO.

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