Pakistan has secured 11 cooperation agreements and 14 education and skills development initiatives with Chinese institutions, following a visit to China by Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan from October 27 to November 3, 2026. The deals aim to expand technical training, international qualifications and employment opportunities for Pakistani students and skilled workers.
What happened?
According to an official PMYP press release, Pakistan recorded the highest number of agreements among participating countries at the 27th China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE 2026). The agreements cover sectors including mechatronics, renewable energy, mobile communications, nursing, modern agriculture, cross-border e-commerce and international professional skills certification.
- Of the 11 agreements, three were signed directly by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, with the China Global Professional and Technical Certification Center, Jilin Electronic Information Vocational and Technical College, and Peili Vocational College.
- The other eight agreements involve Pakistani institutions including the University of Lahore, Ghazi University, Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology, and Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA).
- Fourteen flagship initiatives were unveiled or witnessed during the visit, including an International Nursing Talent Training Base, a Cross-Border E-Commerce Talent Training Base, Pakistan Tiangong College and a Joint Teacher Training Centre.
- Jilin Electronic Information Vocational and Technical College has already trained 10 Pakistani faculty members and is scheduled to enrol 15 Pakistani students in its Chinese language programme from November 2026.
- A PMYP China Secretariat has been established at the Beijing headquarters of TANG International Education Group to coordinate work between Pakistani government departments, institutions and industry partners.
- The visit also opened discussions with China Railway Group on skills training and potential employment linked to the Main Line-I (ML-1) railway upgrade, and saw the co-launch of an International Green Power Talent Development Base with the China Electricity Council.
What it means for people in Pakistan:
For students and young workers, the agreements could mean more internationally recognised qualifications, teacher training and industry-linked courses in fields from nursing to renewable energy and e-commerce. The value will depend on implementation: whether the training programmes open on schedule, the qualifications are recognised by employers, and graduates actually connect with jobs at home and abroad.
Source: https://theasianmirror.com/leadstories/83254/pakistan-secures-11-china-education-agreements/
