ISLAMABAD: Young engineers trained in integrated circuit (IC) design can earn Rs150,000 per month or more in Pakistan, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication informed the National Assembly.
The ministry said the government is taking steps to promote specialised technology skills and create new employment opportunities for young engineers in the country’s growing high-tech sector.
As part of these efforts, an advanced training programme was completed with financial support from the ministry’s subsidiary, the National Technology Fund (Ignite), in collaboration with FAST-NUCES.
Under the programme, 30 talented engineers from 20 districts across Pakistan were selected, including seven women.
The participants received advanced training in IC design, VLSI verification, System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture and industry-standard design tools. They were also given practical exposure to chip tape-out and the fabrication processes involved in manufacturing microchips.
According to the ministry, the programme produced encouraging results. Of the 30 participants, 23 engineers secured jobs in Pakistan’s emerging semiconductor industry soon after completing their training, while the remaining seven enrolled in master’s degree programmes to pursue higher education and further develop their skills.
Information provided by Ignite showed that entry-level professionals in IC design and verification can earn a starting monthly salary of Rs150,000 or more, highlighting the growing demand for skilled workers in the field.
The ministry said rising global demand for semiconductors and microchips could create new employment and career opportunities for Pakistani engineers in the high-tech sector.
The government, through Ignite and the Ministry of IT, is focusing on strengthening the country’s capabilities in chip design and advanced technology skills.
The initiative forms part of a broader government strategy aimed at enabling Pakistan to play a stronger role in the global IT market, creating modern skills and employment opportunities for young people, and reducing the outflow of skilled human capital abroad.
The participation of seven women in the programme was also described as an important step toward encouraging greater female representation in high-tech fields.
The government believes that expanding similar programmes could provide thousands of young Pakistanis with training and employment opportunities in emerging fields such as semiconductor technology and chip design.
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