LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) has opened applications for its Youth Career Program 2026, offering fresh graduates an opportunity to gain practical work experience through a paid internship of three months.
The program is designed to help young graduates bridge the gap between academic learning and professional life by providing them with hands-on workplace experience, professional mentorship and exposure to the working environment of a major development authority.
The internship opportunities are being offered across a range of professional fields, including technical, commercial, finance, HR & IT, operations, legal, procurement, land & estate, audit and geographic information system (GIS).
Speaking about the program, CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin said youth is an important part of Punjab’s future and that the initiative is aimed at helping graduates develop practical skills and professional confidence.
“Through the Youth Career Program, CBD Punjab is providing young graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience enhance their professional capabilities and understand how major development projects are planned and delivered. We want to equip our youth with the skills and confidence needed to contribute meaningfully to Punjab’s economic growth,” he said.
According to the eligibility criteria, applicants must have 16 years of education, a minimum CGPA of 3.0, and be fresh graduates aged up to 25 years. Selected interns will receive a stipend and can participate in the program for a period of up to three months. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the CBD Punjab career portal, with the last date for applications being October 12, 2026.
The CBD Punjab has encouraged eligible young graduates from relevant disciplines to apply and use the opportunity to gain practical professional exposure while learning about the planning and implementation of major urban and economic development projects.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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