Pakistan to Create 95,000 Jobs Through Development Projects

The Ministry of Planning has projected that more than 95,000 jobs will be created across Pakistan in the next five to seven years. These opportunities will result from major development projects underway in multiple sectors, including energy, water, agriculture, health, and education. Officials said the projects aim to boost national growth and strengthen economic infrastructure.

In October 2025 alone, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved 12 development projects covering critical areas of governance, transport, energy, and social services. Additionally, six major projects have been forwarded to ECNEC for final approval. Immediate employment from these initiatives is expected to reach 2,501 new jobs, while long-term employment will grow as projects progress.

The government has released Rs330 billion from the Rs1,000 billion Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) within the first four months of the fiscal year. About 33 percent of funds were utilized by October, with over Rs134 billion spent across different sectors. Authorities emphasized careful monitoring to ensure funds support timely project implementation.

Infrastructure and transport sectors recorded mixed progress, with Rs46 billion spent out of Rs626 billion for infrastructure and Rs25.93 billion used from the Rs333 billion transport allocation. The energy sector saw Rs2.54 billion utilized from a Rs122.65 billion allocation. Water and housing projects also made steady progress, using Rs12.95 billion and Rs4.69 billion, respectively.

Meanwhile, social sectors such as health and education faced slower spending. Education, including the HEC, used Rs8.97 billion from Rs60.75 billion, while health and nutrition recorded only Rs140 million expenditure from Rs16.84 billion. Governance and science sectors also reported limited utilization, showing challenges remain in fully deploying allocated funds efficiently.

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To prepare for this shift, Pakistan is adopting China’s vocational training model through its “Uraan Pakistan” program. This program aims to equip youth with skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The focus is on building capabilities in AI, robotics, big data, and green technologies to keep pace with the global job market.

The initiative is a joint effort by both public and private sectors. It aims to turn Pakistan’s large youth population into an economic advantage. Nearly two-thirds of Pakistan’s population is under 30, making it one of the youngest workforces globally. However, the nature of jobs is changing fast, creating an urgent need for skill development.