Abad: Karachi (September 14, 2025) — The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD), in collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), organized a mega entry test at ABAD House. On this occasion, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui visited ABAD House Karachi, where he was warmly welcomed by the Chairman of ABAD, Muhammad Hassan Bakhshi, along with other members.
As part of the Industry-Led Training Program, an entry test was held in which more than one thousand students participated. Senior Vice Chairman Syed Afzal Hameed, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, Chairman Southern Region Ahmed Owais Thanvi, Director General NAVTTC Sindh Dr. Fida Hussain Buzai, ABAD Convener for Vocational Training Program Suleman Saleem, and other members were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, ABAD Chairman Muhammad Hassan Bakhshi said that in ABAD’s 53-year history, it was heartwarming to witness such a large number of students. He paid tribute to Karachi’s young professional, Suleman Saleem, for successfully organizing the program and announced that ABAD is launching its Industry-Led Program for skilled youth — a three-year engineering program. Under this program, ABAD will fully cover accommodation, tuition fees, and other expenses of the students in Islamabad.
He further said that this joint journey of NAVTTC and ABAD is a guarantee of a bright future for students. With a large population of Pakistan consisting of youth, ABAD considers serving them its mission. He also announced that students who qualify on merit will not only be provided education but also employment opportunities.
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, while addressing the students at ABAD House Karachi, said that educating in Karachi means educating the entire country, as Karachi’s prosperity is Pakistan’s prosperity. He added that the world is rapidly changing through artificial intelligence (AI) and modern technology, making education the greatest need of the hour for Pakistan’s youth. Education, he said, is indispensable to understanding Pakistan, the world, and God.
Dr. Siddiqui further remarked that whether or not the state and government fulfill their responsibilities, the people of Karachi must embrace this responsibility themselves. He highlighted that Pakistan’s population includes 180 million young people under the age of 35, who are both a major challenge and the country’s most valuable asset.
The federal minister also said that Pakistan was created for the Muslim Ummah, but regretfully, it has been turned into a marketplace. “Today is the day to restore the hopes of our youth,” he declared. Congratulating ABAD’s members, he appreciated their efforts and expressed hope that together, “we will enter a new era.”
