Lahore, Pakistan | June 2026
Mishal’s Café is proud to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) Pakistan, establishing a long-term partnership aimed at developing future hospitality professionals and strengthening the connection between hospitality education and industry.
The partnership represents a significant milestone in Mishal’s Café’s commitment to supporting talent development within Pakistan’s growing hospitality sector while creating meaningful opportunities for students to gain practical industry experience.
Under the agreement, COTHM students will benefit from internships, workplace training, mentorship programmes and hands-on exposure across various aspects of café and hospitality operations, including food and beverage management, customer service excellence, barista training, kitchen operations, marketing and hospitality entrepreneurship.
As Mishal’s Café prepares to launch its flagship locations in Lahore and expand throughout Pakistan and internationally, the company recognises the importance of investing in the next generation of hospitality professionals who will shape the future of the industry.
Ali Butt, Business Development Manager, Mishal’s Café, commented:
“We are delighted to partner with COTHM Pakistan, one of the country’s most respected hospitality institutions. At Mishal’s Café, we believe the future of our industry depends on investing in talented young people and providing them with opportunities to learn, grow and excel. Through this partnership, we aim to create a pathway that allows students to gain valuable practical experience while preparing them for successful careers within the hospitality sector.”
The collaboration will provide students with real-world exposure to modern hospitality operations, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge within a professional business environment while learning directly from experienced industry practitioners.
Beyond internships and training opportunities, the partnership will support workforce development, innovation and professional growth by helping students build the skills, confidence and experience required to succeed in today’s competitive hospitality industry.
Representatives from both organisations expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership and its potential to contribute positively to Pakistan’s hospitality sector by producing highly skilled and industry-ready graduates.
The agreement further demonstrates Mishal’s Café’s commitment to supporting education, professional development and community engagement as the brand continues its expansion across Pakistan, the United Kingdom, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
About Mishal’s Café
Founded in London, Mishal’s Café is an international café and hospitality brand built around the philosophy of British Heritage • Global Taste. The brand offers premium breakfasts, artisan coffee, handcrafted beverages, gourmet food and innovative desserts within a contemporary café environment designed for dine-in, takeaway and delivery customers.
About COTHM Pakistan
COTHM Pakistan is one of South Asia’s leading hospitality, tourism and culinary education institutions, dedicated to producing highly skilled professionals for the hospitality, tourism, culinary arts and food service industries through world-class education and practical training.
Media Contact
Ali Butt
Business Development Manager
Mishal’s Café