'A National Qualifications Framework (NQF) has benefits, which can improve technical vocational education and training (TVET) in Pakistan significantly, if certain conditions are met. This paper proposes and analyzes a set of essential aspects of a NQF that could guide Pakistan as it seeks to develop a NQF. The main challenges are to develop a NQF realistic in scope, commit stakeholders and relate the NQF to other education reforms. The policy recommendations in this working paper focus on a NQF based on sector-specific qualifications frameworks, an incentivized mode of implementation and an incremental approach. It is suggested that further knowledge is needed regarding integration of NQF development with other education reforms.'