Pakistan, Nov. 2 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a target of equipping one million young people with professional and technical skills over the next three years.

Chairing a special meeting here on Sunday, she reviewed ongoing skill development projects and received a detailed briefing on training initiatives, employment outcomes and future programmes. She directed the relevant departments to expand skill development programmes in line with emerging market demands.

The meeting decided to establish Punjab's first modern Woodworking Center of Excellence, while approving the establishment of Centres of Excellence in electrical, vehicle technology and digital marketing sectors.

The CM also approved the launch of agricul...