Bismillah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
## Parwaz Card Scheme – A Golden Opportunity for Youth
If you are a man or a woman and want to get a job abroad but the visa process and travel expenses are a barrier, then **Parwaz Card Scheme** is a wonderful opportunity for you. The Prime Minister of Punjab **Maryam Nawaz Sharif** has announced this scheme which aims to provide employment abroad by making the youth of Punjab skilled.
Under this scheme, not only skills will be taught but also the **Government of Punjab** will bear the visa, travel expenses and job arrangements. Moreover, those youth who do not want to go abroad will be given **interest-free loan of up to one lakh rupees** to start a business in Punjab.
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## What is Parwaz Card?
Parwaz Card is an important and beneficial initiative of the Government of Punjab which aims to provide better employment opportunities to the youth at the national and international levels. Through this program:
* Youth will be **taught free skills** according to their educational qualifications
* **Safe and legal jobs** will be provided abroad
* Visa and travel expenses will be borne by the government
* Interest-free business loans will be provided to those who do not want to go abroad
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## Who can apply for a flight card?
The following persons are eligible for this scheme:
* **CNIC holders only**
* **Permanent residents of Punjab only** (Persons from Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other provinces are not eligible)
* Age limit: **18 to 45 years**
* Minimum educational qualification: **Intermediate (FA/FSc)**
* Those with higher education (Bachelor, Masters, MS, MPhil) are also eligible
* **Male and Female** who are hardworking and passionate about work
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## Benefits of Parwaz Card
### 1. Free skill training
Applicants will be taught skills according to their educational qualification:
* Entry-level jobs for less educated people
* Service and technical jobs for Matric and Intermediate people
* Jobs in related fields for graduates, engineers, doctors and IT professionals
### 2. Free language courses
The country in which the job is to be done The language of the country will be taught:
* Other countries → relevant language
### 3. Visa and travel expenses
* Work visa
* Ticket and travel expenses
* Preparation of documents
All these expenses will be borne by the **Government of Punjab**.
### 4. Complete Overseas Job Arrangement
* Contact with a reputable job agency
* Accommodation and workplace guidance
* Safety and legal awareness
### 5. Interest-free business loan
If a youth does not want to go abroad:
* **Interest-free loan up to Rs. 1,00,000** for business in Punjab
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## Required documents
The following documents will be required while applying:
* National Identity Card (CNIC)
* Passport (if available – not mandatory)
* Recent passport size photograph
* Income proof
* Educational certificates (Matric, Intermediate, Bachelor, Masters etc.)
* If there is any skill or technical certificate (NAVTTC, PSDF etc.)
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## Important Note
* Application procedure and online portal will be released by the Punjab government soon
* Get information only from authentic sources
* Avoid paying money to any agent or individual
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## Conclusion
The Parwaz Card Scheme is a revolutionary step for the youth of Punjab. This program will not only help in reducing unemployment but will also provide dignified and secure employment to the youth. If you are a resident of Punjab and want to move forward, then do not miss this opportunity.
May Allah grant us all success. Amen.