Under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab Government has launched the Hunarmand Naujawan Parwaaz Card for skilled youth to get employment opportunities abroad. It is the intent of the initiative to eliminate the financial hurdles which are sometimes preventing the qualified persons from seeking employment abroad and make them contribute to the economy of Pakistan via foreign remittance.
This scheme provides finance facility with 0% interest rate for eligible candidates to meet basic cost of overseas employment and thereby facilitating the overseas employment of skilled workers.
What is the Hunarmand Naujawan Parwaaz Card?
This special financing initiative is launched to facilitate the overseas job seekers in getting interest free loans for their pre-departure expenses, which are known as Hunarmand Naujawan Parwaaz Card.
Several job seekers are offered jobs by foreign employers, but find it difficult to raise enough money for visa processing, medical examination, travel costs and other required activities. The Parwaaz Card is a solution to this challenge as it provides financial assistance at a critical point in the job search process.
The program is forecast to help thousands of skilled workers and boost Pakistan’s foreign remittance flows, while also providing enhanced economic prospects for families throughout Punjab.
Key Benefits of the Parwaaz Card
The scheme offers loans at zero interest that can be utilised for various key overseas employment costs, such as:
- Medical examination fees
- Visa processing charges
- Protectorate registration fees
- Air ticket expenses
- Skill verification and certification tests
- Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP) fees
- Other approved pre-departure costs
The government is covering these costs in order to make sure that deserving candidates are not denied overseas education opportunities because of the cost.
Objectives of the Initiative
The Hunarmand Naujawan Parwaaz Card has been introduced with several important goals:
- Promote overseas employment among skilled workers
- Increase foreign remittances to Pakistan
- Support youth empowerment and economic development
- Reduce financial barriers for international job seekers
- Enhance the global participation of Punjab’s workforce
- Improve living standards for families through better employment opportunities
The project is part of the government of Punjab’s policies for achieving skills development and employment generation.
Eligibility Criteria
The following conditions are required for Applicant to be eligible for the Parwaaz Card program:
Age Requirement
- Must be at least 18 years old
Valid CNIC
- Must possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
Residency
- Must be a resident of Punjab
Gender
- Both male and female applicants are eligible
Job Offer Requirement
- Must have a valid job offer letter from an international employer
Salary Limit
- The offered salary should be less than SAR 5,000 per month
Applicants who fulfill these conditions may apply for financial assistance under the scheme.
How the Program Supports Overseas Job Seekers
Getting a job in another country can include a considerable amount of initial costs before you leave. Many workers still struggle to secure the necessary process to get their paperwork, travel, and paperwork done once they get an offer of employment.
The Hunarmand Naujawan Parwaaz Card serves as a financial lifeline when it matters the most. This will allow candidates to cover all compulsory tasks without the need to take out loans with high interest rates or loans from friends.
Consequently, more qualified workers are able to gain access to international job markets and enhance their future wages.
Economic Impact of the Initiative
Foreign remittances are an integral part of the Pakistani economy. The Punjab government believes that, through the Parwaaz Card, more skilled people will take advantage of job opportunities abroad, thereby improving the following areas:
- National foreign exchange reserves
- Household income growth
- Poverty reduction
- Employment generation
- Skills export development
It is also anticipated that the initiative will promote more involvement of youth who have been trained into international labor markets.
Registration and Official Website
People who want to apply for Hunarmand Naujawan Parwaaz Card can get all the information relating to registration, verification of eligibility, application for loan and information regarding opportunities for getting jobs overseas through the official portal:
parwaaz.psdf.org.pk
Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions before applying for this position and ensure that they have all the required documents ready.
The Hunarmand Naujawan Parwaaz Card is an important initiative that will empower skilled workforce in Punjab and provide them with more opportunities to secure jobs abroad. The program provides interest-free loans for pre-departure expenses, eliminating financial barriers that can be a deterrent for talented people to embark on an international career.
This program can change the lives of thousands of workers and boost Pakistan’s economy with foreign remittance, as it covers their medical costs, visas, travel expenses, and other work-related expenses.
