Japan offers vast employment opportunities for Pakistani manpower; there is a need to equip young people with Japanese language skills and modern technical expertise, says Syedal Khan Nasar.
Islamabad, Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasar has said that overseas Pakistanis are a valuable national asset who, through their hard work, capabilities and professional services abroad, not only project a positive image of Pakistan but also play a significant role in strengthening and developing the national economy. He said that the welfare of overseas Pakistanis, resolution of their problems and provision of better facilities remain among the key priorities.
He expressed these views during a meeting with Malik Noor Awan, President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Japan. The meeting discussed issues faced by the Pakistani community in Japan, opportunities for employment, bilateral trade and investment, and new avenues of cooperation between Pakistan and Japan.
The Deputy Chairman Senate appreciated Malik Noor Awan’s services for the Pakistani community in Japan and acknowledged his efforts for their welfare, progress and resolution of their issues. He said that overseas Pakistanis were not only projecting Pakistan’s positive image through their hard work and capabilities but were also strengthening the national economy through remittances. He expressed optimism that remittances from overseas Pakistanis would increase significantly in the coming years, further contributing to the country’s economic growth, prosperity and stability.
He said that Japan’s growing interest in investing in Pakistan could create mutually beneficial economic opportunities for both countries. Promoting Japanese investment, modern technology and industrial cooperation is essential for Pakistan’s economic development, enhancement of industrial capacity and creation of new employment opportunities.
On the occasion, Malik Noor Awan informed the Deputy Chairman Senate that extensive employment opportunities were available for Pakistani manpower in Japan in various sectors, particularly information technology, technical and vocational skills, industry and other professional fields. He stated that approximately 1 to 1.5 million people in Pakistan had the potential to avail themselves of employment opportunities in different sectors in Japan.
He identified the language barrier as a major challenge in securing employment in Japan and said that a lack of familiarity with the Japanese language was a significant obstacle for Pakistani youth. To address this challenge, he emphasized the need to establish Japanese language institutions and training centres across the country so that young people could be equipped with the required language and technical skills to benefit from employment opportunities in Japan.
Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasar said that Pakistan’s skilled manpower and Japan’s advanced technology and industrial development offered vast opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. He noted that Pakistan could benefit significantly from Japan’s expertise in quality engineering, automobiles, industrial machinery and modern technology. He emphasized that expanding cooperation in trade, investment, employment, technical training and education could further strengthen the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries and give a new dimension to their economic partnership.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sanjrani Oxon Enterprises and Founder and Organiser of the Diplomatic Football League, Mubashir Sanjrani, also called on Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir and invited him to attend the opening ceremony of Diplomatic Football League Season 10 as the Chief Guest.
Mubashir Sanjrani briefed the Deputy Chairman Senate on the objectives of the Diplomatic Football League, its activities to date and plans for the upcoming season. He explained that the league was an important sporting initiative that brings together diplomatic missions of different countries, the international community and football enthusiasts on a common platform. The primary objective of the initiative is to promote friendship, mutual respect, harmony and people-to-people contacts through sports.
Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasar described sports as an effective means of bringing nations closer, strengthening cultural ties and promoting positive diplomacy. He said that initiatives like the Diplomatic Football League played an important role in projecting Pakistan’s positive image and strengthening people-to-people relations with the international community. He appreciated the efforts to spread the message of friendship and harmony through sports.
Furthermore, a delegation of journalists from Balochistan, led by Dr. Sana Achakzai and Zaheer Khan Nasar, also met Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasar. The meeting discussed professional challenges faced by journalists, overall development of Balochistan, ongoing development projects, public issues, public relief measures, provincial development matters and challenges confronting the journalist community across the country.
The delegation apprised the Deputy Chairman Senate of various professional issues and challenges faced by journalists. Matters relating to development projects, public welfare and different challenges confronting Balochistan were also discussed.
Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasar said that journalism was an important pillar of a democratic society, while journalists played a significant role in highlighting public issues, creating awareness through factual reporting and contributing to social improvement. He emphasized that professional challenges faced by journalists must be addressed and a conducive working environment should be ensured for them.
He further said that balanced development of all provinces, including Balochistan, provision of basic facilities to the people, timely completion of development projects and effective resolution of public issues were essential requirements for national progress. He stressed the need to further strengthen collective efforts and effective measures for public welfare and provincial development.