Mobilink Bank, one of Pakistan’s most prominent digital microfinance institutions, has entered a strategic partnership with the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) to expand nationwide skills development, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship opportunities. The collaboration is designed to support youth and women across Pakistan by integrating financial literacy, digital learning, and accessible banking solutions into vocational training programs.
Through this alliance, Mobilink Bank will offer free financial literacy training to students enrolled in NAVTTC-funded institutes across the country. These training sessions will be complemented by digital literacy initiatives provided in collaboration with Jazz, including the She Fixes programme, which focuses on equipping women with practical digital competencies. The goal is to help trainees better navigate digital platforms, understand modern banking tools, and adopt secure financial practices.
A key component of the partnership is enabling trainees to instantly open digital bank accounts through Mobilink Bank. By simplifying access to formal financial services, the initiative aims to strengthen financial inclusion and encourage responsible financial behaviour among young people preparing to enter the workforce. Alongside banking access, the partnership will extend free online financial services to NAVTTC graduates and emerging entrepreneurs, supporting their transition into the digital economy.
For individuals seeking to launch or grow micro and small enterprises, Mobilink Bank will provide access to MSME financing solutions. This support is intended to help NAVTTC trainees turn their vocational skills into sustainable income-generating ventures, facilitating broader economic participation among youth and women. The Bank will also offer virtual medical consultation services through the Mobilink Bank app, along with tailored health insurance options for NAVTTC employees and affiliated members, adding an important wellbeing component to the collaboration.
During the signing ceremony, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, President and CEO of Mobilink Bank, emphasized the significance of the agreement in driving inclusive growth. He stated that equipping individuals with the right skills, digital tools, and financial access is essential to enabling Pakistan’s youth and women to thrive in an increasingly competitive, technology-driven landscape. He highlighted the Bank’s commitment to supporting NAVTTC trainees, especially women and young entrepreneurs, so they can confidently participate in the evolving economic environment.
Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Chairperson of NAVTTC, echoed this sentiment, noting that the Commission remains dedicated to expanding equitable opportunities for skilled youth across the country. She described the collaboration as an important milestone in advancing Pakistan’s economic inclusion objectives and supporting underserved communities.
Both institutions plan to prioritize women’s workforce participation, climate-resilient and green skills, and technology-enabled job placement for graduates. By integrating future-focused skills with accessible financial services, the initiative is expected to benefit thousands of trainees nationwide.
The partnership reinforces Mobilink Bank’s broader mission of supporting inclusive growth, accelerating women’s economic empowerment, and promoting digital and financial literacy. Through this collaboration, both organizations aim to foster a more resilient and opportunity-rich environment for Pakistan’s emerging workforce.
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