In recent months, the headlines from Balochistan have begun to tell a different story. Instead of challenges, we are now seeing stories of opportunity, resilience, and progress. The Balochistan Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (B-TEVTA) has created a bridge between Balochistan’s talented youth and the opportunities across Gulf countries.
Training Thousands for International Careers
The programme began in October 2024 and drew an immediate wave of interest. More than 12,800 applications came through the portal. From there, approximately 6,000 candidates were shortlisted and enrolled in courses designed to prepare them for real-world jobs, technical training, Arabic lessons, and guidance on workplace etiquette. The results are already visible, with 180 candidates having secured work abroad, including 150 who have taken up positions in Saudi Arabia, as reported by Arab News.
Government Push Amid Crisis
Amid the implementation, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has instructed authorities to accelerate all water supply-related projects in Gwadar. In a high-level meeting held on August 8, he emphasised that “water is a basic necessity of life,” directing officials to fully utilise all resources and closely monitor progress via a coordination committee chaired by the Gwadar Port Authority head.
Stories of Success: From Kech to Chaman
Among them is Muhammad Faris (29) from Kech, preparing to move to Qatar, and Muhammad Haroon (25) from Chaman, now part of Dubai’s hospitality sector after years of waiting tables locally. Their journeys are just two out of many, reminders that when young people are given access to skills and opportunity, lives change. For families back home, the value isn’t measured only in income; it also brings pride, stability, and the promise of a different future. Some candidates have even stepped into positions with subsidiaries of Saudi Aramco, showing how far this initiative can reach.
Saudi Vision 2030 and Demand for Skilled Workers
The timing matters. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme is fuelling demand for skilled workers across industries, and Pakistanis remain central to that workforce. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, 284,532 Pakistanis registered for employment in Saudi Arabia.
Remittances Boost Pakistan’s Economy
The impact is already showing at home. In July 2025, remittances touched $3.2 billion, with $823.7 million coming directly from Saudi Arabia. For households across Pakistan, that money is far more than a figure on a chart; it pays school fees, supports small businesses, and strengthens entire communities.
Next Phase: Jobs in the US, UK, Japan and Korea
B-TEVTA is not stopping here. A second phase is already in motion, with partnerships being explored that would place skilled youth not only in the Gulf but also in the US, UK, Japan, and Korea. The interest from international companies is clear: Pakistan’s workforce has the ability and the potential to deliver globally.
At CPIC, these developments reflect the spirit of a changing Pakistan, one built on education, skills, and international connections. For overseas Pakistanis, they are also a reminder of the critical role remittances and cross-border opportunities play in strengthening the nation’s economy.