Pakistan, June 25 -- The Punjab government has sent the first batch of 135 skilled youths to Saudi Arabia under the Parwaaz Card initiative. The programme aims to create safe and legal overseas employment opportunities through vocational training and financial support. The move is expected to help young Pakistanis secure jobs abroad while boosting remittances and workforce development.

Speaking at a ceremony in Lahore, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the selected candidates would serve as ambassadors of Pakistan. She emphasized the importance of quality vocational training and said empowering skilled youth remained a key priority of her government. The initiative is being implemented through the Punjab Skills Development Fund und...