Pakistan has emerged as the region's first country to offer the National Council Licensure Examination program, equipping nurses with globally recognized licensing and training opportunities. 

In this connection, the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui inaugurated NCLEX program at the College of International Skills Development in Karachi.

He said visa guidance and IELTS preparation would also be provided to nurses from underprivileged backgrounds under the program.