Breaking News: Punjab Govt Launches Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card 2025

The Punjab Government has officially approved the Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card 2025, a groundbreaking program designed to empower skilled youth and facilitate overseas employment.

This major decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, which also reviewed the performance of the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department.

Along with the new card, the government approved an industrial survey of Punjab to identify market gaps and create employment-focused strategies. The initiative highlights CM Maryam Nawaz’s commitment to job creation, youth empowerment, and industrial progress.

🏗️ Punjab Industrial Survey 2025 Approved for Economic Mapping

During the meeting, CM Maryam Nawaz directed officials to conduct a fresh Punjab industrial survey 2025 to map the province’s industrial landscape, identify skill shortages, and determine future employment opportunities.

This new survey will connect technical training institutes like TEVTA and PVTC with real market demands. It will also guide policymakers in designing training programs aligned with modern industries such as automation, manufacturing, renewable energy, and IT.

The Chief Minister emphasized that accurate industrial data is essential for designing future-ready training programs and ensuring that youth skills meet industry standards.

🎓 Hunarmand Program Punjab Trains 180,000 Youth for Employment

Under the ongoing Hunarmand Program Punjab, the provincial government has trained over 180,000 young individuals in various skill sectors.

According to the official briefing:

• 75,000 graduates have secured local jobs across Punjab.
• 15,000 trained individuals have found employment abroad, showcasing international demand for Pakistani skilled workers.
• 27,500 TEVTA trainees and 45,000 PVTC graduates have also joined the workforce.

The report further noted that technical training enrollment in Punjab has risen by 21% compared to the last five years — a clear sign of growing youth interest in vocational education and practical employment.

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✈️ Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card 2025 — A New Gateway for Overseas Jobs

The newly launched Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card 2025 aims to support skilled youth seeking international employment by removing financial barriers and providing official facilitation.

Key features include:

• Visa and documentation support for job seekers.
• Travel and placement assistance for overseas employment.
• Access to certified international employers.
• Verification and skill recognition under Punjab’s training system.

The card will help ensure safe migration and fair job opportunities for Pakistani youth abroad. It represents CM Maryam Nawaz’s vision to give every trained individual a chance to rise globally.

“Punjab’s youth are capable of competing at an international level. We will give them wings to fly through education, skills, and opportunity,” — CM Maryam Nawaz.

💻 Main Digital Program 2025 — Women Empowerment Through IT Training

In addition to the Parwaz Card, CM Maryam Nawaz announced a digital initiative named “Main Digital Program 2025”, aimed at empowering rural women through IT skills.

The government has allocated Rs. 1 billion to train 3,000 rural women in digital freelancing, e-commerce, and IT services.

The first phase will begin in:

• Bahawalpur
• Sargodha
• Gujranwala
• Lodhran
• Faisalabad

Over 2,100 women are expected to complete training by April 1, 2026, enabling them to earn online and achieve financial independence.

This initiative is a core part of CM Maryam Nawaz’s mission to bridge the gender gap in digital literacy and support female entrepreneurship in rural Punjab.

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🧩 Punjab Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department to Lead Job Integration

The Punjab Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department will ensure that every trained youth under programs like TEVTA, PVTC, and Hunarmand Punjab receives employment assistance.

A new job placement mechanism will link skill graduates directly with industries, startups, and international employers. This integration will make Punjab’s training ecosystem outcome-based, focusing on employment rather than just certification.

The industrial survey 2025 will also help in aligning courses with emerging economic trends, ensuring Punjab’s workforce stays competitive globally.

📈 Economic Benefits of Free Parwaz Card and Industrial Survey

The combination of the industrial survey 2025 and Free Parwaz Card is expected to bring multiple economic benefits:

• Boost foreign remittances through skilled labor export.
• Support industrial productivity by filling local skill gaps.
• Strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Reduce unemployment and promote inclusive growth.

These initiatives will make Punjab a regional hub for skilled manpower, contributing directly to Pakistan’s economic development.

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🌍 Overseas Employment Support Under Parwaz Card 2025

The Punjab Government will collaborate with international organizations and employment agencies to create verified job opportunities abroad.

Early discussions are in progress with employers in Gulf countries, Malaysia, and Europe.
The Parwaz Card 2025 will ensure that overseas recruitment remains safe, transparent, and accessible, protecting workers’ rights and eliminating exploitative intermediaries.

🧾 Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card 2025 Eligibility and Registration

While the detailed guidelines will be released soon, the expected eligibility criteria are:

• Punjab domicile and valid CNIC.
• Age between 18 to 35 years.
• Certified training from TEVTA, PVTC, or other government-recognized institutes.
• Demonstrated interest or job offer for overseas employment.

The online registration portal will be launched through the Punjab Skill Development Department, making the process easy and transparent.

🗣️ CM Maryam Nawaz’s Vision for a Skilled and Empowered Punjab

CM Maryam Nawaz reiterated her long-term vision of transforming Punjab into a knowledge-driven, skill-based economy.

“We want to see every young person in Punjab employed, empowered, and contributing to society. Skill training should lead to jobs and independence,” she said.

Under her leadership, initiatives like Hunarmand Punjab, Main Digital, and the Free Parwaz Card combine to form a comprehensive employment ecosystem that benefits both men and women.

📅 Next Steps and Implementation Timeline

According to early reports, the industrial survey will begin immediately, with findings expected by mid-2026.
The Free Parwaz Card registration is likely to open soon after, followed by the rollout of job facilitation centers across all 36 districts of Punjab.

The Skill Development Department will release detailed updates regarding:

• Application forms
• Partner institutions
• Approved trades and job sectors
• Country-wise job listings

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🧩 Conclusion — A New Era of Employment and Empowerment in Punjab

The launch of the Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card 2025 marks a transformative moment for Punjab. It bridges skill training, industrial growth, and overseas employment under one visionary framework.

By empowering both men and women through programs like Hunarmand Punjab and Main Digital, CM Maryam Nawaz is creating a future where Punjab’s youth are not just job seekers but global contributors to Pakistan’s progress.

This initiative stands as a testament to her mission — “Skilled Punjab, Strong Pakistan.”