Sindh decides to convert ‘iWork4Sindh’ into regular govt programme

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to convert the pilot employment initiative “iWork4Sindh” into a regular government programme.

The decision was taken during an important meeting of the Information Department chaired by Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon. The meeting was attended by Secretary Information Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon, Director General Public Relations Moiz Pirzada, Director Advertisement Muhammad Yousuf Kaboro, Director Films Hizbullah Memon, Deputy Director Sarang Latif Chandio, and other relevant officials.

The meeting agreed on a comprehensive strategy to operate “ iWork4Sindh “ in a more effective, integrated, and modern manner. Various aspects of providing better employment opportunities to the youth of the province through the public and private sectors using this platform were discussed in detail.

Addressing the meeting, Sharjeel Inam Memon said that “ iWork4Sindh” has become an effective digital platform connecting the youth of Sindh with employers in a short period of time. He said that more than 4.8 million people have visited the platform so far, while over 113,000 candidates have registered. Similarly, 670 companies are registered on the platform, with 11,100 active job openings currently available. A total of 20,800 jobs have been posted, while more than 419,000 job applications have been submitted to date.

Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the portal also offers an automatic CV creation facility, while the “Learn and Earn” feature has been introduced to enhance the skills of young people. He added that a live career counselling service by industry experts will soon be launched, enabling youth to receive direct career guidance, professional advice, and practical assistance related to employment.

He said that the Sindh government intends to transform “iWork4Sindh” from a pilot project into a permanent government program to ensure easy, transparent, and effective access to employment opportunities for youth across the province. He directed all relevant departments to work in close coordination to ensure the program’s success so that the maximum number of young people can benefit from this initiative.

The meeting also held a detailed discussion on the effective publicity of the Sindh government’s development projects, a modern digital communication strategy, issues relating to newspapers and media houses, and government measures to promote freedom of expression.

Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the Information Department serves as the primary link between the government and the public. Therefore, ensuring the timely, transparent, and effective dissemination of information in line with modern requirements is the need of the hour. He directed that all legitimate matters related to newspapers and media houses should be dealt with in a timely manner in accordance with the law and rules and regulations, while government measures should be made more effective to promote positive, professional and mutually respectful relations with journalistic institutions.

The meeting also reviewed in detail the film projects under the Information Department, their distribution, exhibition and other administrative matters.

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