This is how Pakistan is closing its skills gap

Nov 25, 2020

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Closing skills gaps: making a difference to people’s lives and futures in Pakistan. Image: REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Jawad Khan

Country Head, Punjab Skills Development Fund

Mashal Yousaf

Manager, Research Policy and Donor Management, Parwaaz Country Manager, Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF)

Myra Mufti

Associate, Punjab Skills Development Fund

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