PASHA Skills Report 2023

IT Skills
Survey 2023
https://www.pasha.org.pk
IT Skills Requirement Analysis Report 2023
Contact Information
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Islamabad, Pakistan
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services@pasha.org.pk
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Table of Contents
Foreword 01
Message by Chairman 02
Message by Senior Vice Chairman 03
P@SHA Skill Development Committee 06
Introduction 09
Skill Requirement Analysis: Current & Future Workforce 16
Chapter 1: Skilling 18
Chapter 2: Upskilling 43
Chapter 3: Reskilling 49
Chapter 4: Certification 52
Chapter 5: Non Technical Programs 61
Chapter 4: Emerging Technologies 65

Foreword
Foreword
I am delighted to present the P@SHA IT Skills Requirement Analysis Report for the year 2022-23. This report
signifies a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to establish Pakistan as a prominent global center
for technology and innovation. The IT industry in Pakistan has displayed remarkable growth, surpassing
traditional sectors. While this growth has unveiled unprecedented opportunities for research and
innovation, it has also presented a unique challenge – a shortage of skilled professionals to meet the
industry's demands. This report, a collaborative effort involving numerous IT and ITeS companies, sheds light
on the current state of our industry's skill requirements. I extend my sincere gratitude to these companies
for their invaluable contributions. Our industry is gearing up to hire a substantial number of professionals in
the near future, while our universities produce a limited number of skilled graduates annually. This
underscores the essential role of tailored skill development programs in bridging this gap. The P@SHA IT Skills
Requirement Analysis Report for 2022-23 provides valuable insights into the specific technologies and tools
highly sought after by our industry. Armed with this knowledge, we can strategically design skill development
programs to ensure that our graduates are well-prepared to excel in the IT and ITeS sector. I want to
express my deep appreciation to the P@SHA Skills and Policy team for their unwavering commitment in
bringing this report to fruition. It is our hope that this report will act as a catalyst for transformative change,
aligning our educational institutions with industry needs and propelling Pakistan further towards its rightful
place as a global technology leader.
Nadeem Aslam Malik

Secretary-General, P@SHA
01 P@SHA IT Skills Survey 2023

Chairman
Message by Chairman
I am delighted to share with you the IT Skills Requirement Report 2022-23, a comprehensive analysis
conducted by P@SHA to shed light on the current state of Talent Demand within the IT & ITeS Industry
across Pakistan. This report has been meticulously prepared to provide valuable insights into the
industry's requirements and trends. The IT Skills Requirement Report 2022-23 is the outcome of a
survey conducted by P@SHA, where we engaged with a total of 144 IT & ITeS companies. This report
is designed to serve as a valuable resource for industry players and policymakers alike. It
encompasses critical aspects such as in-demand technology tracks, categorized by both the
nation and region, prospective technology tracks on the rise, and the critical need for skilled
resources within the IT & ITeS sector. Our commitment to bridging the skills gap in Pakistan's workforce
is at the forefront of our efforts. This report offers an exclusive analysis of the demand and need for
skilled IT professionals within Pakistan's IT industry, seeking to unearth new employment opportunities
and drive positive change.We believe that this report will be instrumental in guiding the industry’s
strategic decisions, resource planning, and talent development initiatives. It is a testament to
P@SHA's ongoing dedication to advancing the IT sector in Pakistan.Thank you for your continued
support, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact of the IT Skills Requirement Report 2022-23
on our industry.
Muhammad Zohaib Khan

Chairman, P@SHA

Chairman
Message by Senior Vice Chairman and Skills Chair
I am delighted to present the P@SHA Skills Survey Report 2023, an invaluable endeavor by the Pakistan IT
industry Association (P@SHA) aimed at fostering awareness about the burgeoning technologies and
tools that are currently in high demand within the IT and ITeS industry. This report stands as a testament
to the collaborative efforts of over 150 IT and ITeS companies that graciously participated in the survey,
providing crucial insights into their specific requirements. In recent years, the IT and ITeS sector in Pakistan
has undergone an unprecedented boom, surpassing growth rates witnessed in even the most
traditional industries. However, with this remarkable growth come a unique set of challenges. The rapid
expansion has created an exponential demand for skilled resources, and as a result, the need for
strategic skill development programs has become more pressing than ever. Understanding where this
demand exists most significantly is crucial to directing our efforts in creating a substantial impact on the
industry and the overall economy. The P@SHA Skills Survey Report 2023 serves as a compass, guiding
stakeholders, policymakers, educators, and aspiring professionals through the dynamic landscape of the
IT and ITeS industry. By identifying the most sought-after technologies and tools, this report will help us
align our skill development initiatives with the current and future demands of the market.I extend my
heartfelt gratitude to all the companies, individuals, and organizations that have contributed to this
survey, reinforcing their commitment to driving progress and excellence within the IT and ITeS sector. Let
the P@SHA Skills Survey Report 2023 be a beacon of knowledge and a catalyst for change, inspiring a new
era of growth, innovation, and prosperity for the IT and ITeS industry in Pakistan.
Ali Ihsan
SVC and Skills Chair, P@SHA

Executive Summary
The P@SHA IT Skills Requirement Analysis Report focuses on the current landscape of Talent Demand
in the IT & ITeS Industry across Pakistan. The IT Skills Requirement Report 2023 is based upon a survey
conducted by P@SHA to find the most in-demand technology tracks and tools required by the
industry. The report covers in-demand technology tracks, prospective in-demand technology tracks
and the need of skilled resources. In an attempt to forecast new opportunities for employment and
bridge the skills gap of Pakistan’s workforce, the IT Skills Requirement Report 2023 covers ‘an exclusive
demand and need analysis’ of IT Industry in Pakistan.

Methodology
Extensive Survey
An extensive survey was designed and administered to collect quantitative data on the existing skill levels, anticipated skill
requirements, and projections for the foreseeable future. The survey targeted IT professionals, HR departments, and relevant
stakeholders across the IT industry. A total of 144 clean responses were recorded from different companies across the IT & ITeS
industry comprising of 34,437 employees. The responses obtained provided a comprehensive dataset for analysis.
Data Extrapolation
To assess and analyze future trends and scenarios, data extrapolation techniques were employed. By extrapolating the
collected data, including insights from the survey, potential trajectories and patterns were identified. This process enabled the
projection of future demands for skilled IT professionals and the identification of potential gaps between supply and demand.
The survey sample has been bifurcated into small, medium and large companies as per employee size. Number of resources
in each category are divided into the total number of companies – small, medium and large respectively – and then multiplied
by the number of P@SHA membership companies (small, medium and large). Whatever the percentage of small, medium and
large companies in the survey sample, it has been generalized for the P@SHA membership.
The methodology ensures a comprehensive understanding of current skill levels, future demands, and potential gaps, leading
to valuable insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and training providers to make informed decisions and shape strategies

Skills
Skills Development Committee
Committee
Ali Ihsan Bilal Mahmood Sajjad Syed Osman Nasir
CEO- Frag Games MD – Contour Software (Pvt) Limited Chairman – Excellence Delivered (ExD) Ex-MD - PSEB
SVC P@SHA & Chair Skills Committee Co-Chair Skills Committee Member – Skills Committee Member – Skills Committee
Toima Asghar Asim Ghaffar

CHRO – Systems Limited Cofounder – EasyFresh Technologies
Member – Skills Committee Member – Skills Committee

Credits Secretariat
Skills Development
Aleem Abbas Syeda Safa Hassany

Manager Skills Development Associate Skills Development
Research & Policy
Kashif Hussain Gulraiz Iqbal

Research Lead Policy Associate
Special Thanks to Rida Sajjad & Kashoon Leeza | ex Secretariat

Definitions
Skill Requirement Analysis: To determine the need and demand of the IT & ITeS Industry for skilled resources.
Current Workforce: The currently ‘employed’ workforce
Future Workforce: The future workforce who will be comfortable with future technologies
Resources Required: Resource requirements are defined by the Project manager to establish the resources needed to execute the work on
the project.
Reskilling: Reskilling adds new skills to prepare workers for a promotion or lateral move, or perhaps to take on new challenges within their
current role.
Upskilling: Upskilling enables workers to adapt to changes in their job roles, whether due to automation, adoption of a new software
package, or a shift in how things are done.
Non-Technical Program: Non-Technical Skills are interpersonal skills which include: communication skills, leadership skills, team-work
skills, decision-making skills, and situation-awareness skills
Certification Programs: Designed to test the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a particular job, and, upon successfully
passing a certification exam, to represent a declaration of a particular individual’s professional competence.
Emerging Technologies: The term commonly refers to technologies that are currently developing, or that are expected to be available
within the next five to ten years, and is usually reserved for technologies that are creating, or are expected to create, significant social or
economic effects.

Introduction
About P@SHA
Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITeS (P@SHA) is one of the oldest ICT associations of the region and the sole trade association in Pakistan
representing the industry since 1992. P@SHA is the only Pakistani entity globally registered with and recognized by institutions such as WISTA (World
Information Technology and Services Alliance), ASOCIO (Asian Oceanic Computing Industry Organization) and APICTA (Asia Pacific ICT Alliance). Over the
years, P@SHA has registered more than 1,000 companies across Pakistan and has been the voice of the industry, advocating policy initiatives and
working towards creating a high growth sustainable business environment in the country.
P@SHA has been constantly making efforts toward developing a strong insightful database and research repository. In order to make informed
decisions, the availability of updated information and data insights plays a key role. In the past P@SHA has worked on various research reports
highlighting the key concerns and issues of the IT & ITeS Industry. Some of the research reports by P@SHA are; P@SHA Salary Survey Reports, Diversity &
Inclusion Framework Report, IT Skills Requirements Report 2021, Pakistan IT Skills Report 2021, Impact of Tax Exemption Removal, Budget Recommendations
2023, and Comparative Analysis: Support Policies in IT Emerging Economies. The key areas covered in these reports are policy and budgeting, salary
benchmarking and HR practices, IT skills need and requirements, Diversity & Inclusion, and tax implications and impact on the IT & ITeS Industry of
Pakistan.
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P@SHA IT Skills Requirements 2023
Interesting Insights
34,400
Total Employees of Participating Companies
77,500
Total Technical Job Openings
1,500
Total Senior-Management Job Openings
11,400
Total Non-Technical Job Openings

P@SHA IT Skills Requirements 2023 Interesting Insights
Participating Companies All P@SHA Members
15,086,787,400 PKR 245,779,000,000 PKR

Annual Revenue (2022-23) reported by 97% Annual Revenue (2022-23) reported by 700+
of participating companies P@SHA member companies.
20,100 88,880
Total Job Openings by participating Total Job Openings by 700+ P@SHA member
companies companies

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Karachi
23%
Islamabad
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Geographic Spread
144 Companies
participated in the survey
43%
Lahore

Companies Offering Category
46% of participating companies are IT companies
Technical Role
IT 46%
Both IT and ITeS 40%
IT - Enabled Services 15%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Business Areas
82% of the participating companies were primarily doing software development.

Skill Requirement Analysis: Current & Future Workforce
Programming - Web Engineering

Programming - Mobile Development
Cloud Infrastructure - Tool / Certification
Automation & Software Testing - Tool / Certification
CRM – Tool
Database
IT Service Management – Certification
Project Management - Tool / Certification
Animation, Graphic, Games - 3D Engine/Tool
Programming – Tools
Data Analysis- Tools

Sampling Methodology
Actual (population size) Responses (raw) Responses (cleaned) Response rate
500,000 246 146 8.2%
Ideal Acceptable Fastest
Margin error 10% 10% 10%
Confidence level 95% 80-85% 85-90%
Confidence interval 1.96 2.0 7.0
Sample size 348 180 150

1. SKILLING
Training new resources on a required skill
Resources Required Web Engineering Job Roles
A Total of 20,250 resources are required in the ‘Web Engineering’ roles with the highest demand for Javascript Fullstack
(MEAN/MERN).
Disclaimer: In practice, a large portion of the roles that involve MEAN/MERN skills actually require these in conjunction with Java/.NET/Python/PHP and Relational (SQL Server/MySQL/Postres/Oracle etc).
Web Engineering Job Roles Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the web engineering roles were ranked as follows:
1 2 3 4 5
Full Stack Python (Native, Django)

JavaScript - MEAN/MERN Java C, C++ C# .NET
6 7 8
Typescript Framework PHP (Laravel/CodeIgnitor

(NEXT/NUXT) Ruby on Rails /Yii/Zend/Drupal)
The above job roles covers the 3 jobs levels: entry-level (0-1 years), middle-level (2-5 years), and senior-level (over 6 years).

Resources Required Web Engineering Job Roles
Description & Analysis

Though at face value the findings imply that the industry requires maximum roles to be fulfilled in MEAN/MERN and
JavaScript, however a survey questioning gap versus post survey validation clarified that a large portion of
MEAN/MERN and NEXT/NUXT roles requires a combination of backend and front-end technologies. It is thus some
aspects of MEAN or MERN combined with either JavaScript elements, which need to be generally paired with
enterprise programming languages such as Java, C# (.NET), PHP etc., and with Relational Database (SQL
Server/MySQL, Postrgres, Oracle, etc) development skills.
The overall ranking is reflecting most numbers in JavaScript followed by the rest, however any training institute or
government organization considering to train these resources should focus on combining curriculum to include
enterprise middle-tier and back-end technologies expertise, to avoid a surplus of front-end talent.

Resources Required Mobile Development Job Roles
A total of 1,670 resources are required in the ‘Mobile Development’ roles with the highest demand for React Native (Hybrid).

Mobile Development Job Roles Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the mobile development roles were ranked as follows:
1 2 3 4 5
React Native (Hybrid) Android - JAVA Flutter (Hybrid) iOS - Objective C & SWIFT Xamarin (Hybrid)

Resources Required Mobile Development Job Roles

The data provides insights into the resource requirements for various mobile development job roles. In the realm of hybrid
mobile app frameworks, Xamarin (Hybrid) exhibits demand across experience levels, with 0-1 year requiring 9 resources
and 6+ years needing 26. Similarly, Flutter (Hybrid) and React Native (Hybrid) both demonstrate demand with 6+ years
requiring 31 and 79 resources respectively, and 2-5 years showing demand at 138 and 249 resources respectively.
Platform-specific roles also showcase strong demand, with iOS - Objective C & SWIFT seeing demand across experience
levels: 0-1 year at 191 resources, 2-5 years at 128 resources, and 6+ years at 31 resources. For Android - JAVA, there's notable
demand with 0-1 year requiring 181 resources, 2-5 years needing 151 resources, and 6+ years seeing demand for 57
resources. This comprehensive data sheds light on the varying resource needs across different mobile development
frameworks and experience levels.

Resources Required Cloud Infrastructure - Tool / Certification
A total of 6,540 resources are required in the ‘Cloud Infrastructure - Tool / Certification’ roles with the highest demand for
Advanced Cloud Technology (Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, ElasticSearch).

Cloud Infrastructure Tool / Certification - Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the Cloud Infrastructure - Tool / Certification were ranked as follows:
1 2 3 4 5
Devops Tools AWS Developer Data Warehouses Heroku

Advanced Cloud Technology (Jenkins, Azure DevOps,
(Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, ElasticSearch) AWS Codepipeline, Ansible, Terraform) Certifications (Redshift, Snowflake, Hadoop)
6 7
Google Cloud Microsoft Azure

Certifications Certifications

Cloud Infrastructure Tool / Certification

The demand for resources is highest in the 0-1 year experience level for almost all tools and certifications, indicating a need
for fresh talent in the Cloud Infrastructure domain.
Advanced Cloud Technology requirements are significant, especially for those with 0-1 year and 6+ years of experience.
Heroku and Data Warehouses show high demand for resources with 0-1 year of experience. AWS Developer Certifications
and Devops Tools also have notable requirements across multiple experience levels.

Resources Required Automation & Software Testing - Tool / Certification
A total of 2125 resources are required in the ‘Automation & Software Testing - Tool/Certification’ roles with the highest
demand for Selenium.

Automation & Software Testing - Tool / Certification - Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the Automation & Software Testing - Tool / Certification were ranked as follows:
1 2 3 4
Selenium Test Complete ISTQB

Resources Required Automation & Software Testing Job Roles

The resource requirements for Automation & Software Testing job roles, delineates the distribution of expertise across
different testing tools and experience levels. The resource requirements for software testing job roles outline the distribution
and demand of expertise across different testing tools and experience levels.
• For Selenium, the demand exhibits; 137 experts over 6 years of experience, 523 individuals with 2-5 years of experience,
and 455 Newgrads/Juniors with 0-1 year of experience.
• Whereas, for Test Complete the demand illustrates, 44 experts over 6 years of experience, 337 professionals with 2-5
years of experience, and a notable 355 Newgrads/Juniors with 0-1 year of experience.
• While, in terms of Certification (whether required for manual testing and/or automation expertise combined), the
demand indicates for ISTQB Certified testers, 53 professionals with over 6 years of experience, 89 with 2-5 years of
experience, and 132 with 0-1 year of experience.

Resources Required CRM Tool
A total of 609 resources are required in the ‘CRM Tool’ roles with the highest demand for Salesforce.

CRM Tool Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the CRM Tool were ranked as follows:
1 2 3 4
Salesforce Microsoft Dynamics 365 SAP ZOHO CRM

Resources Required CRM Tool

Salesforce has the highest resource requirements across all experience levels, indicating its popularity and widespread
adoption in the CRM domain. Microsoft Dynamics 365 shows the second-highest resource requirements, followed by SAP
and ZOHO CRM. Altogether, the number of resources required for the CRM category are 609. Generally, all platforms have a
lower requirement for people with 6+ years of experience, versus the need for people with with 2-5 years or 0-1 year of
experience level.

Resources Required Database Job Roles
A total of 4061 resources are required in the ‘Database’ roles with the highest demand for Relational Database.

Database Job Roles Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the Database Job Roles were ranked as follows:
1 2 4
Relational Database Non-relational Databases

(MongoDB, Cassanda)

Resources Required Database Job Roles

Database management roles distinguishes between non-relational and relational databases along with varying levels of
experience. For non-relational databases MongoDB and Cassanda, the demand is evident with 119 individuals possessing
over 6 years of experience and 137 professionals having 2-5 years. Additionally, there's substantial demand for newcomers,
with 801 individuals in the 0-1 year category. On the other hand, in the realm of relational databases such as Oracle 12c,
Microsoft SQL Server (MSQL), MySQL, DB2, and Postgres, professionals with over 6 years of experience amount to 756, while
those with 2-5 years make up 864. Notably, newcomers with 0-1 year experience exhibit significant demand at 1384
individuals. This comprehensive data sheds light on the resource requirements for database management roles,
highlighting the demand and experience levels necessary for both non-relational and relational databases.

Resources Required Animation, Graphic, Games - 3D Engine/Tool
A total of 1234 resources are required in the ‘Animation, Graphic, Games - 3D Engine/Tool’ with the highest demand for
Game Development (Unity/Unreal).

Resources Required Animation, Graphic, Games - 3D Engine/Tool - Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the Cloud Infrastructure - Tool / Certification were ranked as follows:
1 2 3 4 5
Game Development UI / UX 2D Art Figma 3D Art

(Unity / Unreal) (Indesign, Captivate, (Photoshop / Illustrator) (Autodesk / Blender)
Adobe Photoshop)

Resources Required Animation, Graphic, Games - 3D Engine/Tool

The gaming and animation industry currently necessitates 1200 resources, with an increasing emphasis on producing
superior products that demand a consistent influx of skilled game engineers. The recent shift in Unity license models has
spurred a surge in demand for alternatives, notably Unreal. However, a critical shortage exists in Art resources, as existing
university programs fail to align with industry requirements in areas such as 3D modeling, Animation, and User
Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) design. The scarcity of UI/UX expertise is a shared challenge with the IT industry, where
this skill set is in high demand but limited supply—potentially trainable at scale. The prevailing gap is the non-inclusion of
art within the IT domain, necessitating future programs to recalibrate and bridge this divide.

Resources Required Programming and Data Analyst
A total of 3146 resources are required in the programming and data analyst domain with the highest demand for
Code Repository (SVN, Git, etc...)

Resources Required Programming and Data Analyst

Trained individuals with experience in the Code Repository (SVN, Git, etc) would be in top demand across the industry, while
junior level professionals in Data Analyst Tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) are expected to be the second in demand. In totality,
more than 3000 trained individuals would be required across the industry in the domain of Programming and Data Analyst
tools.

P@SHA Skills Committee’s Insights
Based on the industry experience and knowledge of the Skills committee members and Skills team,
the demanded skills and jobs were further broken down into types of roles and the skills set required
by the companies. It has been observed previously that a trainee of one technology track may not
suit a complete job description at a company. They may be required to be trained on a
combination of technologies to perform the required role. P@SHA skills recommends the following
combination of skilling programs for any stakeholders to consider.
Skilling Stacks
# Category Stacks
Javascript Fullstack
.Net + Angular / React
Web
1 Java + Angular / React
Development/Engineering
Python / Django + Angular / React
PHP + Angular / React
2 Automation & Software Testing Selenium, ISTQB, Test Complete
3 Mobile App Development React Native, Android Java, iOS Objective C, iOS SWIFT
Relational Database (Oracle 12c, MSQL, MySql, DB2, Postgres)
4 Database
Non-relational Databases (MongoDB, Cassanda)
5 UI / UX UI / UX (Indesign, Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Figma)
Game Development (Unity / Unreal)
6 Games & Arts
2D/3D Art (Photoshop / Illustrator)

2. UPSKILLING
Upskilling means to train people with
‘adjacent skills’, that are close to the new
skills your company requires.
Resources Required Major tools & technologies for the Upskilling of Employees
A total of 17,932 resources are required in following tools & technologies for upskilling of employees with highest
demand for Git.

Major Tools & Technologies for the Upskilling of Employees
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the tools and technologies for the ‘Upskilling of Employees’ are as follows:
1 2 3 4 5 6
Git Jira Relational Database

Full Stack JavaScript Docker (Oracle 12c, MSQL, MySql, Kubernetes
MEAN/MERN DB2, Postgres)
7 8 9 10 11 12
JavaScript Non-relational Databases Redshift JavaScript - Angular

Heroku Redis
React with Typescript (MongoDB, Cassanda) with Typescript
13 14 15 16 17 18
Microsoft Azure Solidity Google Cloud AWS Developer

Trello
Certifications Certifications Certifications Asana

Major Tools & Technologies for the Upskilling of Employees
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the tools and technologies for the ‘Upskilling of Employees’ are as follows:
19 20 21 22 23 24
Adobe Suite ISTQB Rust SVN

Snowflake Hadoop (Photoshop, InDesign,
Illustrator, Captivate)
25
Hyperledger

Resources Required Major tools & technologies for the Upskilling of Employees

Based on the data provided, a total of 17,932 resources are required for upskilling employees in various tools and
technologies. The resources needed vary significantly for each skill, with Git being the most sought-after skill and
Hyperledger being the least sought-after skill.
It is imperative to note that although, some of these tools like Git and Jira are critical, they are also basic tools that do not
require the same time investment like the rest.
In general, there seems to be a higher demand for cloud-related certifications (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), with
a substantial number of resources required for each of these certifications. Other skills that have high demand include Jira,
Docker, and various database-related skills.

P@SHA Skills Committee’s Insights
Upskilling of employees leads to upgrading their roles within the IT companies. The recommended
and most sought after skills in this category are Cloud Tool, Certifications, Project Management and
Professional Communication. P@SHA recommends the future training programs to incorporate
cloud training into the upcoming Upskilling initiatives.
Advanced Cloud Technology (Docker, Kubernetes, Redis,

Cloud Tool Trainings ElasticSearch), Devops Tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, AWS
Codepipeline, Ansible, Terraform)
AWS Developer Certifications, Microsoft Azure Certifications, Data

Cloud Certifications
Warehouses (Redshift, Snowflake, Hadoop), Heroku
Project Management -
AWS,
Agile, Scrum, Azure
PMP, Asana, Jira
Certifications
Professional Communication Soft Skills,AWS, Azure

Business Development

3. RESKILLING
Reskilling means teaching employees
new, advanced skills to close talent gaps
and to upgrade the skills of a professional
Resources Required - Major tools & technologies for the Reskilling of Employees
A total of 8,280 resources are required in following tools & technologies for reskilling of employees with highest demand for
‘Project Management Methodology (Agile, Scrum, PMP)’
Disclaimer: These skills require more technical people in proportion to managers

Major Tools & Technologies for the Reskilling of Employees
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the tools and technologies for the ‘Reskilling of Employees’ are as follows:
1 2 3 4 5 6
Project Management Project Management VMware Certifications Azure DevOps

Methodology Power BI Software (Datacentre Virtualization, Jenkins
(Agile, Scrum, PMP) (Asana, Trello, Jira) Cloud Management)
7 8 9 10 11 12
AWS Code Pipeline IT Professional Certifications

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Ansible/Terraform SAP Salesforce (ITIL Foundation,
(Code, Build, Deploy) CISA, CISSP, CISSP)
13 14 15
Tableau Qlik Carbon Language

4. CERTIFICATION
Resources Required In demand Certification Programs
A total of 3,909 resources are required in following tools & technologies with IT Certifications with highest demand for
‘Quality Assurance training & Certification‘

The Most In-demand Certification Programs
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the tools and technologies for the ‘IT Certification Programs’ are as follows:
1 2 3 4 5 6
Quality Assurance Project Management Professional Scrum Professional Scrum Agile Certified Practioner Microsoft Certified:
Training + Certification Professional Master™ II Master™ Azure Fundamentals
7 8 9 10 11 12
ISO 27001 Certification ISO 20001 Certification VMware certified CISM SAP FICO Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365:
professional (Certified Information (Financial Accounting & Finance and Operations Apps
datacentre virtualization Security Manager) Management Accounting) Solution Architect Expert
13 14 15 16 17 18
VMware certified
ISO 9001 Certification Oracle Certified Professional, CISSP VMware certified CISA
professional cloud MySQL 5.7 Database
management & automation associate
Administrator

Resources Required In demand Certification Programs

Among the total expected requirement of almost 4000 trained professionals in different IT related certifications, “Quality
Assurance Training and Certification” would be in top demand followed by “Project Management Professional cert” and
“Professional Scrum Master™ II”, respectively.

Resources Required IT/Security Service Management - Certification
A total of 2318 resources are required in the ‘IT/Security Service Management – Certification’ with the highest
demand for Vmware Certification for junior level.

IT/Security Service Management - Certification Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the IT/Security Service Management – Certification were ranked as follows:
1 2 4
VMware Certifications IT Professional Certifications

(Datacentre Virtualization, (ITIL Foundation, CISA,
Cloud Management) CISSP, CISSP)

Resources Required IT/Security Service Management - Certification

Out of slightly less than 2400 expected trained professionals required in the near future in different IT/Security service
management and certification categories, “VMware Certifications (Datacentre Virtualization, Cloud Management)” with an
experience range of 2-5 years would be in top demand. That would be followed by the demand of skilled professionals with
an experience range of 6 plus years and 0-1 years in the same certifications, respectively.

Resources Required Project Management
A total of 3046 resources are required in the ‘Project Management Methodology (Agile, Scrum, PMP)’ with the highest
demand for Project Management Methodology (Agile, Scrum, PMP) for junior level.

Project Management Ranking
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the Project Management Methodology (Agile, Scrum, PMP) were
ranked as follows:
1 2
Project Management Project Management

Methodology (Agile, Scrum, PMP) Software (Asana, Trello, Jira)

Skill Requirement Analysis
Non-Technical Program
5. NON TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

Resources Required In Non-Technical Program
A total of 11,360 resources are required in following non-technical programs

In demand Non-Technical Program
Based upon the collective ranking scores, the in-demand non-technical programs are as follows:
1 2 3 4 5 6
Business Communication Customer Service Project Management Business Process Customer Engagement
Team Management
Engineering & Success
7 8 9 10 11 12
Business Development HR - Technical Recruitment Business Analyst Financial Model & Digital Marketing
Forecasting (Branding, advertising & SEO) Product Management
13 14 15 16
HR - Employee Engagement Content & Technical Writing Content Management Research Analyst

Resources Required In Non-Technical Program

The resource requirements across various job roles in non-technical roles are as follows:
For Research Analyst positions, there is a demand for 98 professionals. Content Management roles show a demand for 237
individuals, while Product Management positions require 309 experts. Content & Technical Writing exhibits demand for 286
professionals, and HR roles related to Employee Engagement stand at 290. Digital Marketing, covering branding,
advertising, and SEO, demonstrates demand for 352 individuals. The need for Financial Model & Forecasting expertise is
represented by 353 professionals. Business Analyst roles show a demand of 451 individuals, while Technical Recruitment
within HR requires 464 experts. Business Development roles indicate a demand for 513 professionals, and Customer
Engagement & Success positions exhibit a significant demand for 673 experts. Business Process Engineering roles show
demand for 789 individuals, while Team Management positions are in demand by 804 organizations. Project Management
positions exhibit a demand of 903 experts. Customer Service roles highlight substantial demand, reaching 1114
professionals, and Business Communication is highly sought after, with a demand of 3724 professionals. This
comprehensive data offers insights into the diverse resource requirements across different job roles and domains,
illustrating the varied demands and priorities within the workforce.

Skill Requirement Analysis
Non-Technical Program
6. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Expected Emerging tools & technologies in future
A total of 2371 resources are required in emerging tools & technologies in future
*This survey was conducted in December 2022, and reflects the technology skills requirements which were relevant then. While the survey returns an effective picture of most of the technology trends
relevant to this day, it is notable that the global interests in domains like Metaverse, and NFT have since observed a downturn due to multiple factors, including industry investment trends, and certain current
use case limitations with these technologies. We encourage readers to stay updated with the latest industry developments to remain competitive in this ever-changing environment

Expected Emerging tools & technologies in future

The number of expected required professionals in emerging tools and technologies across the industry are almost 2400.
Moreover, the demand for skillful professionals in the realms of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Blockchain is
expected to be at the top respectively.

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P@SHA Secretariat, Street 7, I-10/3

Message by Senior Vice Chairman 03

P@SHA Skill Development Committee 06

Skill Requirement Analysis: Current & Future Workforce 16

Chapter 5: Non Technical Programs 61

Chapter 4: Emerging Technologies 65

Nadeem Aslam Malik

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Muhammad Zohaib Khan

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Toima Asghar Asim Ghaffar

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Aleem Abbas Syeda Safa Hassany

Research & Policy

Kashif Hussain Gulraiz Iqbal

Special Thanks to Rida Sajjad & Kashoon Leeza | ex Secretariat

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Participating Companies All P@SHA Members

15,086,787,400 PKR 245,779,000,000 PKR

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46% of participating companies are IT companies

Both IT and ITeS 40%

IT - Enabled Services 15%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

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82% of the participating companies were primarily doing software development.

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Programming - Web Engineering

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Actual (population size) Responses (raw) Responses (cleaned) Response rate

500,000 246 146 8.2%

Ideal Acceptable Fastest

Margin error 10% 10% 10%

Confidence level 95% 80-85% 85-90%

Confidence interval 1.96 2.0 7.0

Sample size 348 180 150

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Full Stack Python (Native, Django)

Typescript Framework PHP (Laravel/CodeIgnitor

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Description & Analysis

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Description & Analysis

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Devops Tools AWS Developer Data Warehouses Heroku

Google Cloud Microsoft Azure

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Description & Analysis

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