Govt opens overseas jobs for 500 unemployed youth

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Govt opens overseas jobs for 500 unemployed youth.
| Published June, 24 2026 | Updated
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): The government has announced overseas jobs Pakistan for 500 unemployed youth Pakistan affected by the Chaman border restrictions.

The initiative aims to expand overseas employment Pakistan and create new income opportunities for affected families.

Joint initiative by federal and provincial governments

According to official sources, the decision follows the implementation of the One Document Policy at the Chaman border.

The federal government and the Balochistan government have agreed to provide overseas job opportunities for 500 unemployed young people.

Officials said the programme is intended to help unemployed youth Pakistan who lost income due to border restrictions by connecting them with Pakistan jobs abroad.

Thousands of free passports issued

To support the plan, the Balochistan government has already issued 5,000 free passports to eligible young people.

Authorities said these passports will help applicants complete travel requirements and apply for overseas jobs Pakistan more easily.

They added that the initiative is expected to make overseas employment Pakistan more accessible for people living near the Chaman border.

Residents welcome the decision

Local residents welcomed the announcement, saying overseas job opportunities could reduce unemployment and improve the financial condition of families affected by the One Document Policy.

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Many people believe Pakistan jobs abroad will allow workers to send remittances home, supporting both their families and the national economy. They also hope more overseas jobs Pakistan will be announced in the future.

More support expected

Officials said the government is working on additional measures to improve economic conditions in border areas.

They added that creating overseas employment Pakistan is part of a broader plan to support unemployed youth Pakistan, strengthen local communities, and expand Pakistan jobs abroad through legal channels.

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