ISLAMABAD, November 4, 2026: Pakistan signed or witnessed 11 cooperation agreements and announced 14 education and skills projects during a visit to China by Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan.
The visit, held from October 27 to November 3, included participation in the 27th China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE 2026).
According to an official announcement, Pakistan recorded the highest number of agreement signings among participating partner countries.
Focus on Technical Education and Employment
The agreements involve Pakistani universities, technical institutions and Chinese vocational colleges.
They cover areas including mechatronics, green energy, nursing, modern agriculture, mobile communications and e-commerce.
The announced projects include training centres for nursing and cross-border e-commerce, teacher development initiatives and cooperation in industrial robotics.
The programme also highlighted plans for skills training linked to Pakistan’s Main Line-1 railway upgrade.
A Prime Minister’s Youth Programme secretariat in Beijing will help coordinate cooperation between participating institutions.
The initiatives aim to expand technical education, international qualifications and employment opportunities for Pakistani students and workers.