National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC or the “Commission”) was established in 2005 under the NAVTTC Act, 2011. As the statutory authority for technical and vocational training in Pakistan, it is responsible for policy formulation, regulation, accreditation, and overall coordination of the TVET sector. NAVTTC provides strategic direction, support, and an enabling environment for both public and private sector entities to implement skills-development initiatives that contribute to social and economic advancement. The Commission offers a wide range of training programs, including competency-based training (CBT), short courses, and conventional diploma and vocational programs aimed at delivering practical, job-ready skills. Its short courses cover traditional trades—such as electrician work, welding, auto-mechanics, and plumbing—as well as modern IT and digital skills, including web development, animation, CNC operations, and CAD. These programs are designed to bridge the skills gap and enhance employability by aligning training with industry needs. NAVTTC’s head office in Islamabad serves as the central platform for national policy development, regulatory oversight, strategic planning, and coordination of skill development initiatives. To ensure effective implementation and strong provincial outreach, the Commission operates regional offices across all four provinces.

NAVTTC is a statutory public-sector organization functioning under the administrative oversight of the Federal Government of Pakistan, which provides a strong and stable ownership structure. This government backing ensures predictable funding and operational continuity, enabling the Commission to sustain long-term initiatives and effectively fulfill its mandate. The Federal Government remains the principal source of financial support, offering annual budgetary allocations that allow NAVTTC to pursue its strategic objectives, manage administrative and operational functions, and implement skill-development programs nationwide. Alongside federal funding, NAVTTC also receives contributions from various Outcome Funders, offering additional financial flexibility and performance-based resources for specific initiatives. These diversified funding streams enhance the Commission’s ability to execute targeted training programs, strengthen institutional capacity, and ensure efficient delivery of nationwide skill-development activities. Overall, strong federal ownership, structured funding mechanisms, and a clearly defined operational mandate reinforce NAVTTC’s stability, credibility, and institutional effectiveness in delivering vocational and technical education across Pakistan.

NAVTTC operates under a well-defined governance framework established through the NAVTTC Act, 2011, ensuring transparency, accountability, and structured oversight of its operations. The Commission is governed by a Board comprising representatives from the federal and provincial governments, industry bodies, academia, and employers’ associations, allowing for broad-based policy direction and meaningful stakeholder participation. The Board is chaired by Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, who leads national efforts to promote vocational and technical education. She brings extensive expertise in education policy, skills development, and strategic program implementation. Under her leadership, NAVTTC has prioritized expanding access to technical training, strengthening public–private partnerships, and improving the quality and relevance of vocational programs across both urban and rural regions. NAVTTC’s governance model—supported by federal oversight—emphasizes coordination, standardization, and quality assurance across the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. Regular audits, government supervision, and strict adherence to statutory requirements further reinforce institutional discipline, operational transparency, and effective program delivery.

The management team comprises qualified professionals with expertise in technical education, policy formulation, training, and development. The management of NAVTTC is headed by the Muhammad Aamir Jan - Executive Director, responsible for executing the Commission’s strategic objectives and overseeing operational functions. Prior to his appointment to NAVTTC, he was a BS‑20 officer in the Pakistan Administrative Service, which underscores his deep experience in public administration. In addition to his governmental role, Mr. Jan contributes to the non-profit sector. He is on the board of several welfare organizations, including Siam Education System and the Al Khair Foundation. His engagement in these organizations reflects his broader vision of social development, particularly in education. The management ensures an effective implementation of national skill development initiatives and alignment with federal government policies. The team focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, fostering industry linkages, and promoting standardization across the TVET sector. Regular coordination with provincial authorities, development partners, and industry stakeholders ensures coherent policy execution and sustainable outcomes.

NAVTTC provides diverse technical and vocational training across both modern and traditional fields, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, web development, blockchain, embedded systems, as well as skilled trades like electrical work, plumbing, and air conditioning. The programs are primarily financed and overseen by the federal government, ensuring structured delivery and nationwide reach. Over the last 5 years, NAVTTC has provided training to more than 250,000 people using development amount of around PKR 13 billion. An estimated funds of PKR 45 billion is projected for the next five years to train an additional 600,000 individuals, with the average training cost per person ranging from PKR 75,000 to PKR 250,000. The business risk of NAVTTC is primarily influenced by its dependence on government funding and project-based receipts, which constitute the backbone of its financial and operational model. As a federal government-owned entity, NAVTTC operates within the framework of national policy priorities, government budgetary allocations, and regulatory guidelines. This structure provides strategic direction and legitimacy. A key risk arises from its reliance on annual federal budget allocations. While these allocations provide predictable funding support, any delays, revisions, or constraints in government disbursements may affect the timing, scale, and continuity of program implementation, creating a risk of funding volatility. NAVTTC’s operations are further supplemented by Outcome Funders and donor-assisted projects, which, although beneficial, are often project-specific and time-bound, introducing variability in resource availability and potential uncertainty in multi-year planning. Additionally, dependence on government and donor-driven priorities may limit flexibility in introducing new programs. Nevertheless, strong governance, federal backing, and structured operational processes help mitigate these risks and support effective program delivery.

During FY24, the Commission recorded total receipts of PKR 5,426mln (FY23: PKR 3,188mln), of which PKR 4,393mln pertained to development receipts and PKR 1,033mln to non-development receipts. The Commission incurred total expenditure of PKR 5,425mln (FY23: PKR 3,187mln), with development expenses constituting a significant portion of PKR 4,392mln as of FY24 (FY23: PKR 3,187mln). Major outlays included payments to partner institutes in all four provinces of PKR 2,962mln and salaries and benefits of PKR 1,032mln. Such a high fixed cost structure increases sensitivity to budgetary constraints. Additionally, the surplus of receipts over expenditure remained marginal at PKR 0.9mln as of FY24 (FY23: PKR 1.3bln), indicating limited financial cushion and operational flexibility. NAVTTC’s exposure to project performance and compliance risks remains elevated due to its execution of large-scale skill development initiatives—such as the “Skills for All” and “Prime Minister Youth Skill Development Program”—implemented through multiple partner institutions. 

NAVTTC, with approval of Gop, is planning to issue Pakistan’s first of its kind social impact bond, "Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB)", in collaboration with Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF). NAVTTC (in its capacity as the issuer) proposes to issue rated, privately placed, guaranteed and subsequently listed debt securities in the form of Term Finance Certificates to the Investors pursuant to the DS Regulations read with the DSL Regulations, up to an amount of PKR 1,000,000,000 (the “TFC Issue”), for the purpose of mobilizing funds to finance skills-development and employment outcomes. The tenor of the TFC is up to 3 years from the issue date, with principal repayment at maturity in a bullet manner. The rate of the TFC is 3-year PKRV+0.15%. Pak Oman Investment Company Limited has been appointed as the Issue Agent for the purposes of the TFC Issue and to act on behalf of the Investors/TFC Holders. The Issue Agent shall hold and administer the GoP Guarantee for the benefit of and on behalf of the TFC Holders, together with all rights, interests, benefits, and entitlements arising thereunder, and shall exercise any rights in relation thereto in accordance with the TFC Transaction Documents. The TFC Issue proceeds will be allocated to training service providers/program implementers with an average estimated training cost of PKR 200,000. With this average cost per trainee, PSIB will be able to train approximately. 4,850 trainees. The profit pyments shall be made semi-annually in arrears. The first profit payment shall become due 6 months from the issue date and subsequently every 6 months thereafter. 

NAVTTC receives, on a quarterly basis, development grants from the GoP, which are disbursed through the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) in the first week of that quarter. The Issuer must ensure adequate Budgetary Allocation in the Federal Budget for its TFC-related obligations and provide the Issue Agent with supporting documentation at least four (4) months before the first Redemption Date. If the required Budgetary Allocation or quarterly allocation by AGP is not made within the first week of that quarter, or if released funds are insufficient, the Issuer shall secure appropriation from existing allocated funds or supplementary funds from the Ministry of Finance (MoF)/AGP at least forty-five (45) days before the relevant Redemption Date and provide the Issue Agent with evidence of such request and approval.

The following shall constitute Events of Default: the Issuer’s failure to pay any amount due on its scheduled date, where such failure continues for five (5) Business Days, except when caused solely by administrative or technical error and remedied within the same period; the Issuer’s failure to fulfill its obligations relating to timely funding of the Debt Payment Account, which remains unremedied for ten (10) Business Days after written notice from the Issue Agent; and any breach of representations and warranties, failure of the Guarantee, or non-compliance with the PSIB program that remains unrectified for sixty (60) days.

The claims of the TFC holders will rank superior to the claims of other stakeholders. Upon occurrence of an Event of Default, the Issue Agent shall issue an Acceleration Notice to the TFC Holders, after which all TFCs shall become immediately due and payable at their respective Outstanding Amounts on a date not later than five (5) Business Days from the notice date (the “Acceleration Date”). On the Acceleration Date, the Issue Agent shall issue a payment demand to the Guarantor under the GoP Guarantee for the full outstanding amount due to the TFC Holders.

The security structure of the TFC issue is strengthened through the following measures:
i) an unconditional, irrevocable, first-demand, and continuing GoP Guarantee of PKR 1 billion, covering both principal and accrued profit obligations;
ii) maintenance of a Debt Payment Account (DPA); and
iii) arrangement of Outcome Funders by TAPM and the Issuer on a best-effort basis to enhance the programme’s scale and impact. Where explicitly agreed with an Outcome Funder, a portion of the secured capital may be applied to directly offset the Issuer’s repayment obligation and/or reduce the Issuer’s repayment obligations and the corresponding exposure under the GoP Guarantee.