Bilawal launches job portal for unemployed youth

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated an “I Work for Sindh” smartphone application, as part of a job portal developed by the Sindh Information Department, to help unemployed youth get jobs in the province.

The inauguration ceremony, held at the Chief Minister House in Karachi, was attended by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon, provincial ministers, special assistants, advisers, spokespersons, members of the business community, social media activists, and individuals from various other fields.

Speaking at the ceremony, Bilawal stated that following the Jaffar Express hijacking, Pakistan’s security forces bravely defeated the terrorists, for which the armed forces deserved tribute. He emphasised that a resolute struggle would be waged against religious extremism and terrorism and reaffirmed the Sindh government’s commitment to public welfare projects.

He told the audience that a clear stance had been taken in the National Assembly regarding the issue of the proposed new canals on the Indus River. He added that the people of Sindh sought greater employment opportunities, but due to the limited availability of government jobs, the government would now focus on creating opportunities for direct employment.

The PPP chairman said that in addition to providing houses to flood victims, ownership rights of newly construction houses are also being granted to women to help them achieve financial stability. He emphasised that the private sector played a key role in job creation and encouraged its participation in the newly launched digital platform to provide employment opportunities for the skilled youth of Sindh.

He added that the PPP Youth Wing and Peoples Students Federation would launch a promotional campaign for the new app of the information department to ensure that as many young people as possible could benefit from it. He also shared the good news that the people of Sindh will now have the opportunity to pursue education at major universities worldwide, including Oxford.

The PPP chairman noted that inflation is decreasing, which is a positive development, and emphasised the government’s commitment to maximizing the use of modern technology.

Addressing the ceremony, the CM stated that the Sindh government has launched a job portal, allowing the province’s youth to register themselves to get jobs. He explained that this platform will connect job providers and job seekers at one place, helping them to accelerate the province’s development.

He urged all job providers and job seekers to register on the portal as much as possible. The CM added that job advertisements for grades one to four posts would also be posted on the portal, while jobs for grades five to fifteen would be filled through the IBA to ensure complete transparency. He further stated that the portal will be linked to temporary job opportunities, enabling individuals working on various projects to access employment opportunities more easily.

Shah stated that the PPP had always emerged as the largest party of the people in Sindh and would continue to serve the province through its performance. He added that, under the vision of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, a plan had been formulated to construct 2.1 million houses, of which more than 800,000 have already been completed.

He stated that the government would take all necessary steps to ensure the success of the job portal and would actively promote it to maximize its reach and benefit as many people as possible.

Addressing the ceremony, Senior Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that 65 per cent of Pakistan’s population consists of youth, which is why the Sindh government has introduced this job portal. He explained that through this app, both educated and skilled individuals would be able to upload their CVs, enabling them to find employment opportunities that match their abilities.

He stated that the government had also reached out to private sector institutions to encourage them to provide employment opportunities through this portal.

He conceded that a majority of youth are inclined toward government employment, but underlined the fact that big schemes such as the People’s Housing Scheme are contributing significantly to generating jobs.

He said different projects had been providing skills to youth, and this portal would open employment opportunities not only in the government sector but also in the private sector.

Memon emphasised that the job portal had been established through a public-private partnership, making it a key component of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision.

Describing the establishment of the job portal as a significant milestone, he stated that this initiative would not only provide better employment opportunities for unemployed youth but would also simplify the process of applying for jobs in both the private and government sectors.

He said Sindh is a land full of opportunities and has immense potential for development. He highlighted that during the PPP’s regime in Sindh, the province saw unparalleled progress and opening this jobs portal is one more step forward in this continuous process of progress.

He stated that the job portal would provide skilled youth with employment opportunities suited to their qualifications and would prove to be a game-changer for job seekers.

The information minister further emphasised that the ruling PPP remained committed to the welfare of the people and would continue to promote the use of modern technology to empower the youth.

He described the job portal as a beacon of hope for unemployed youth, offering job opportunities not only in the government sector but also in the private sector.

He reiterated that the PPP will continue its efforts for the welfare of the people of Sindh and will actively promote the use of modern technology to empower the youth.