The whitepaper provides an in-depth overview of the Skills Roundtable held at the HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2024. Themed “Building a Future-Ready Workforce,” it addresses skill gaps in Pakistan’s IT industry and proposes actionable solutions. Key discussions include the Techlift program’s success, industry-academia collaboration, and strategies like reforming curricula, promoting lifelong learning, and establishing Centers of Excellence. These initiatives aim to equip Pakistan’s workforce with the skills needed for a dynamic global economy.