ISLAMABAD, March 26 (Alliance News): In a significant step toward enhancing global education and career opportunities for students, the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT), and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) have signed a tri-partite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce international language training for secondary and higher secondary students in the Federal Capital.
This flagship initiative aims to train 10,000 students over the next five years, equipping them with language skills to access higher education abroad and compete in global job markets.
The program will offer courses in eight international languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, Arabic, Spanish, French, and Russian.
The MoU signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Federal Education, attended by Federal Minister for Education Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Rector NUML Major General (R) Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI(M), Special Secretary MoFE&PT Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, and NAVTTC Executive Director Muhammad Aamir Jan.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui congratulated NUML and NAVTTC on launching the initiative and highlighted the importance of language proficiency in expanding educational and professional opportunities for Pakistan’s youth.
In the first phase, NUML has already trained over 1,000 students in five international languages, laying the foundation for future expansion. Rector NUML, Maj Gen (R) Shahid Mahmood Kayani, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to national development and thanked MoFE&PT for its support in advancing language education.
Special Secretary MoFE&PT, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, emphasized the long-term impact of diverse linguistic skills on students’ academic and professional growth.
The ceremony was also attended by Brig. Shahzad Munir, DG NUML, Syed Junaid Akhlaq, DG FDE, Joint Secretary MoFE&PT Capt. Asif Bhatti, Prof. Dr. Jamil Asghar Jami, Dean of Languages NUML, Dr. Syed Waqas Ali, Registrar NUML, and other distinguished guests.
With this initiative, NUML, FDE, and NAVTTC are taking a major step toward empowering Pakistan’s youth by providing essential language skills to help them succeed in an increasingly globalized world.
