A Hero for All Seasons The soldier on the DJ Cover, Maj Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, obtained Shahadat on Dec 6, 1971 in the Sulemanki Sector. He belongs to an illustrious family, his maternal uncle Maj Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed won the Nishan-e-Haider in 1965, his younger brother Gen Raheel Sharif became the COAS Pakistan Army…
Tell us about your educational background, and what motivated you to join NAVTTC? I am a psychologist. I have worked in the sub-sectors of drug rehabilitation for children battling abuse and women in distress. I am also interested in civic education and I also have a degree in governance. Then I joined the development sector….
The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) was established in 2005 and serves as the central regulatory and management authority for Pakistan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Their vision is clear: “Skills for Employability, Skills for All.” To achieve this, NAVTTC fulfills…
Women at Work In the world, women are winning awards in every field of life and excelling at workplaces and their achievements are surpassing their male counterparts. Women at work, whether it is blue-collar jobs or white ones, their dedication and hard work have a significant impact. A study conducted by Korn Ferry in 2016,…
The Defence Journal, had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Zahid Saeed, the Chief Executive Officer of Green Crescent Trust (GCT), one of the top educational non-profits in the country. GCT manages one of the largest networks of charitable schools in Pakistan, primarily situated in Sindh, where the issue of out-of-school children presents a significant challenge….
Green Crescent Trust (GCT) stands out as a prominent non-profit organization in Sindh, Pakistan, with a steadfast commitment to advancing societal progress through education. Its inception in 1994 was spurred by a collective vision of socially conscious individuals determined to reshape Pakistan’s future by democratizing access to high-quality education. The organization’s humble beginnings trace back…
Shaheen Attiq-ur-Rehman is a social worker and was a politician. Born in April 1949 in Sialkot, she obtained the degree of M.A. (Administrative Sciences) in 1971 and of LLB in 1975 from the University of Punjab during 1984-1985. A Member of the Punjab Assembly during 1985-88, she served as Minister for Social Welfare & Women’s…
Vocational Training in Pakistan, like many developing nations, grapples with a pressing issue: the mismatch between its low-skilled labour force and the demands of the global market. Despite a long history of exporting semi and low-skilled workers, particularly to Gulf nations, Pakistan finds itself facing challenges due to a lack of English language fluency and…
In the heartlands of Pakistan, where poverty often casts a long shadow over hopes and aspirations, there exists a beacon of hope–the Bunyad Literacy Community Council (BLCC) also known as the Bunyad Foundation. Established in 1994, this non-governmental organization has been tirelessly working to combat poverty and champion empowerment through the power of literacy. Far…
Displaying exceptional leadership and unwavering courage, Major Sabir Kamal Meyer Shaheed, along with his brave comrades, made the ultimate sacrifice while effectively slowing down and eventually halting the enemy’s advance. By successfully destroying several enemy tanks and inflicting significant casualties, he played a pivotal role in repulsing the enemy’s attack. He emerged as a symbol of…
