Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Announces Employment Opportunities for 150,000 Pakistanis in Belarus
Quetta:In a significant announcement for Pakistan’s youth, **Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif** shared that **Belarus** has agreed to offer employment opportunities to **150,000 Pakistani workers**. This announcement followed the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Belarus, which he described as a “gift” to Pakistan’s skilled youth. He emphasized that this move would not only benefit Belarus’s economy but would also provide **honorable job opportunities** for Pakistani youth, which will play a vital role in their growth.
### Types of Employment Opportunities in Belarus
According to **Mohammad Adnan Paracha**, **Vice Chairman of Overseas Employment Promoters Association**, Belarus needs a workforce of nearly **150,000** people from Pakistan. He outlined three primary sectors where the demand for skilled workers is the highest:
1. **Agriculture**:
– **Veterinary staff**
– **Poultry staff**
– **Milking machine operators**
– **Floor men**
– **Electrical staff**
– Other skilled workers with certifications and experience in the agricultural sector.
2. **Industrial Sector**:
– **Mechanics**
– **Cleaners**
– **CNC machine operators**
– **Drivers**
– **Painters**
– **Repairmen**
– **Welders**
– Other industrial-related workforce.
3. **Construction Sector**:
– **Car painters**
– **Concrete workers**
– **Tractor drivers**
– **Repairing staff**
– **Building structure staff**
– Other related workforce.
These are the fields in which Belarus requires skilled workers from Pakistan. This represents a great opportunity for Pakistan’s skilled workforce to find employment abroad, enhancing their financial security and contributing to the economy.
### Challenges and the Role of Government
Adnan Paracha further stressed that while this opportunity is tremendous, the government needs to take a proactive role in facilitating these opportunities for workers. He emphasized that there should be a **transparent and efficient screening process** for workers, with **Overseas Employment Promoters (OEPs)** playing a crucial role in implementing this program.
He also mentioned the need for prioritizing **high-skilled individuals** with **5 to 10 years of experience**, as their contribution would significantly benefit Pakistan’s economy in the long term. He urged the government to ensure **transparency** in the process, which will help increase the demand for Pakistani workers in **global markets**.
### Economic Benefits for Pakistan
**Economic expert Raja Kamran** pointed out the significant advantages of sending Pakistani workers abroad, particularly to Belarus. He explained that Pakistan has a **young workforce**, and this is crucial for the country’s economic future. Globally, many countries are facing a shortage of active workers, especially in **Europe**, **Japan**, **South Korea**, **China**, and even **India**. This shortage is impacting their economies, and Pakistan’s youth can fill this gap, providing mutual benefits.
For example, **Spain** and **Italy** are facing challenges in their agricultural sectors because **young people** have migrated to cities, leaving villages empty. This shift has led to a **decline in agriculture**, which is heavily dependent on youthful labor.
Raja Kamran emphasized that for any country to develop, it needs **young people**. He believes that when Pakistanis go to Belarus, they will contribute not only to **Belarus’s economy** but also bring in much-needed **foreign exchange** for Pakistan.
### Conclusion
This initiative provides a tremendous opportunity for Pakistan’s youth to gain meaningful employment and contribute to both **Pakistan’s and Belarus’s economic growth**. However, the government must ensure **effective management** and **oversight** to ensure the success of this venture. As the world faces a **global labor shortage**, **Pakistan’s youth** could be well-positioned to make a significant impact in countries like **Belarus**, further enhancing their international reputation as a skilled and reliable workforce.
