ISLAMABAD: S&P Global in Pakistan, in partnership with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Islamabad, has announced the launch of Project Elevate, a structured three year mentorship initiative aimed at developing more than 600 young Pakistanis.
The initiative, announced on July 13, 2026, is designed to equip participants with professional skills, industry networks and career guidance to help them compete in an increasingly demanding global economy.
Project Elevate will be carried out across three annual cohorts, with each cohort connecting around 200 participants with experienced mentors from S&P Global and the wider TiE network.
The programme will target a diverse pool of talent, including university students, early career professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs and freelancers, reflecting the changing profile of Pakistan’s workforce.
Participants will receive one on-one and group mentorship from senior industry professionals, along with corporate readiness training covering professional communication, leadership fundamentals and workplace navigation. The initiative will also include career development workshops focused on high growth sectors such as financial services, technology and data analytics, as well as networking access to S&P Global leadership in Pakistan and TiE’s entrepreneurial community.
Mujeeb Zahur, Managing Director, S&P Global Pakistan, said, “Project Elevate is a strategic investment in the people we believe will drive economic value both locally and globally. We are committing our expertise, because we truly believe in Pakistan’s talent pipeline and creating an ecosystem that will give individuals the platform, mentorship and exposure they deserve.”
Atta Rehman, Senior Regional People Advisor, S&P Global Pakistan, said, “At S&P Global, we believe that people are the most powerful driver of organizational success. Project Elevate is designed to give participants not just skills, but visibility, confidence, and a professional community that stays with them long after the program ends.”
According to S&P Global, the initiative is aligned with its enterprise wide commitment to investing in learning capabilities and equipping individuals with leadership skills, professional resources and the capacity to grow, excel and lead in a rapidly evolving world.
