Punjab government creates 994,036 jobs since February 2024, CM Maryam Nawaz says 

By Our Correspondent

LAHORE:  Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that a total of 994,036 jobs and employment opportunities have been created across Punjab since February 2024. In a post on her X account, the chief minister Punjab said that 315,536 jobs were generated through regular government recruitment, institutional reforms and expansion of public services.

She noted that employment opportunities were created in various initiatives, including Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics, schools and the Suthra Punjab programme.

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She said another 203,000 employment opportunities were provided through SME financing under the Asaan Karobar Finance scheme, aimed at promoting small and medium enterprises across the province. According to the post, 475,500 direct and indirect jobs were created through housing, road infrastructure and other development projects, including the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme.

The chief minister said the Punjab government remained firmly committed to poverty alleviation, inclusive economic growth and the provision of sustainable employment opportunities for the people of the province.