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National Semiconductor HR Program Launched with PKR 4.8B Investment to Train VLSI Professionals

  • August 3, 2025
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After nearly eight years of dedicated effort involving hundreds of contributors across multiple government tenures, Pakistan’s semiconductor development initiative has formally transitioned from planning to execution. The National Semiconductor HR Development Program (NSHRDP), supported by an investment of PKR 4.8 billion, is officially launching with a clear focus on building local expertise in chip design and verification.

The foundation of this initiative was laid with the creation of the Pakistan National Semiconductor Plan, developed through contributions from professors, chip engineers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. It now moves into a structured implementation phase with an emphasis on large-scale training and human resource development. Thousands of VLSI professionals will be trained across six major universities, with initial activity concentrated on the design and verification disciplines. This focus may be expanded to other domains within the semiconductor sector as the program evolves.

Universities playing a pivotal role in this national endeavor include NUST, FAST, UIT, UET, and NED. These institutions are expected to provide the academic and infrastructure backbone necessary to facilitate high-quality training, while also connecting students with real-world applications. Their collaboration, along with inputs from industry leaders and diaspora experts—particularly entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley—has ensured that the initiative maintains global alignment.

The program also aims to extend beyond education, targeting job creation and regional collaboration. Engagement with friendly countries is expected to drive joint ventures, knowledge exchange, and access to global markets. A core goal of the initiative is to strengthen Pakistan’s domestic chip design capabilities and ultimately seed the formation of fabless design companies within the country.

Policy support will be essential to the success of this national effort. Plans are underway to establish mechanisms for startup funding, incentivize chip development through favorable regulations, and promote the use of locally designed chips in both public and private sector applications. The effort is backed at the highest levels, with strong support from the Ministry of IT, Ministry of Planning and Development, and PSEB.

The appointment of a new chair to lead this effort marks the formal beginning of what many see as a transformative phase for Pakistan’s high-tech ambitions. This leadership will oversee not only the training of VLSI professionals but also the broader agenda of ecosystem building, innovation enablement, and strategic partnerships.

Framed as a national initiative with a global outlook, the NSHRDP reflects Pakistan’s intention to claim a stake in the $1 trillion global semiconductor market by nurturing local talent and creating a self-sustaining chip design industry.

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