Maryam Nawaz Launches Free Parwaz Card 2025 – Empowering Punjab’s Skilled Youth for Global Opportunities

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The Government of Punjab, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has launched the Free Parwaz Card Program 2025 — a landmark initiative aimed at empowering skilled youth and expanding their access to employment opportunities at home and abroad.

The program, approved as part of Punjab’s Skill Development Vision, seeks to transform the province into a global talent hub, enabling young professionals to pursue successful, sustainable careers through modern training, financial support, and international job linkages.

What Is the Free Parwaz Card?

The Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card is a fully-funded government initiative designed to support skilled individuals looking to work locally or overseas.
It provides access to:

• Free skill certification programs

• Financial aid for overseas employment

• Job placement and visa facilitation services

• Industry-recognized training through TEVTA and PVTC institutes

The program builds on the success of the Punjab Hunarmand Program, which has already trained over 180,000 youth in technical and vocational skills.

Punjab’s Vision for Skill Empowerment

During a recent progress review meeting, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted Punjab’s commitment to creating a modern, job-ready workforce capable of competing in international markets.

Key achievements so far include:

• 180,000+ youth trained under the Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department

• 75,000 trainees successfully employed in local industries

• 15,000 graduates placed in international jobs

• 27,500 TEVTA trainees and 45,000 PVTC graduates joining the workforce

This momentum reflects the province’s rapid progress toward achieving sustainable youth employment and economic independence.

How the Free Parwaz Card Helps Skilled Workers

The Free Parwaz Card Program has been designed to help skilled individuals connect with global employers and build careers overseas.

Key Features:

• International Employment Linkages: Connects Pakistani talent with verified overseas job markets.

• Free Skill Assessment: Ensures qualifications meet global industry standards.

• Financial Assistance: Helps cover documentation, certification, and visa processing costs.

• Career Counseling: Guides applicants through international job applications and relocation processes.

“With the Parwaz Card, our goal is to make every skilled youth in Punjab a globally recognized professional,”
said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Industrial Survey to Match Skills with Market Needs

To ensure training programs remain relevant, the Punjab government has approved a province-wide industrial survey.
This survey will identify:

• Current and emerging industries

• In-demand skills and job roles

• Regional employment trends

By aligning technical education with real-world needs, the government aims to make vocational training more effective, helping graduates secure well-paying jobs both locally and abroad.

“Main Digital” Program – Empowering Women in IT

Alongside the Free Parwaz Card, Maryam Nawaz has launched the “Main Digital” initiative, allocating Rs. 1 billion to train 3,000 rural women in information technology.

Key Highlights of Main Digital:

• First phase cities: Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Lodhran, and Faisalabad

• Goal: Empower 2,100 women by April 2026

• Focus: IT freelancing, e-commerce, and digital literacy

This program is a major step toward women’s digital inclusion, aiming to equip young women with the skills needed to earn online and participate in the global tech economy.

Public Response & Economic Impact

The Free Parwaz Card has received widespread praise from educationists, industry experts, and youth organizations.

• Employers see it as a step toward closing Pakistan’s skill gap.

• Students and trainees view it as an opportunity to achieve career growth abroad.

• Families believe it will reduce unemployment and create financial stability.

According to the Punjab government, technical training enrollments have increased by over 21% compared to the last five years — clear evidence of growing youth confidence in skill-based education.

Punjab’s Mission Toward a Global Workforce

The Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card Program reflects the province’s broader mission to build a strong, inclusive, and future-ready workforce.
By investing in education, skills, and technology, Punjab aims to:

• Boost youth employability across sectors

• Increase foreign remittances through overseas placements

• Promote gender equality in economic participation

• Strengthen Pakistan’s global workforce reputation

Final Words

The launch of the Free Parwaz Card marks a new chapter in Punjab’s journey toward economic empowerment and global recognition.
Through free skill certification, international job placement support, and women-focused digital training programs, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is turning her vision of a skilled, confident, and empowered Punjab into reality.

Students, job seekers, and skilled workers are encouraged to visit the Punjab Skills Development Authority (PSDA) or TEVTA websites for updates on registration and eligibility criteria for the Free Parwaz Card 2025.