LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the Parwaz Card, Rah-e-Rozgar, and the Skill Development Portal to support youth employment and training.
Addressing the ceremony, Maryam Nawaz said it is the state’s responsibility to provide relief and facilities to the public. She added that if a government thinks like a mother, it can turn youth into its greatest strength. She emphasized that the government is not only making young people skilled but also providing them with employment opportunities.
She said she does not want youth who are unable to pursue higher education to be left behind, nor does she want them to face taunts of living off charity. She stressed that comprehensive measures are being taken to make youth skilled and educated.
The chief minister said that under the Chief Minister Skill Development Program, 200,000 students have been trained, while 1,000 trainees have been provided employment in the garments sector. Youth have been trained in various skills, including tile fixing, welding, and wiring.
Maryam Nawaz stated that Pakistanis perform some of the most demanding jobs in Arab countries, highlighting the talent of Pakistani youth who are proving their capabilities worldwide. She said there is a global demand for skilled manpower and urged youth to acquire skills instead of sitting idle at home.
She further announced that 50,000 skilled youth will be issued Parwaz Cards. She said the card will ensure transparency in financial assistance and provide interest-free loans of up to Rs300,000.
Concluding her address, Maryam Nawaz said she expects unity from Pakistan’s youth when it comes to the country’s interests. She urged them to choose laptops over petrol bombs and become ambassadors of Pakistan at home and abroad, stressing that betraying the country is akin to betraying one’s mother.