LAHORE: Pakistan’s digital employment sector has hit a historic milestone as registrations on the Punjab Job Centre surged past 1.7 million job seekers.
Launched in August 2022, the digital platform has successfully bridged the gap between the workforce and the industry by onboarding over 110,000 employers onto a single, transparent recruitment ecosystem. Developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for the Punjab Labour and Human Resource Department, the portal stands as the country’s first district-level digital platform dedicated to streamlining the recruitment process, said the PITB on Thursday.
The Punjab Job Centre was designed to serve as a comprehensive hub for job seekers, workers, employers, business owners, and employment agencies. By integrating these various stakeholders into a single online environment, the initiative ensures that access to employment opportunities remains transparent, easy, and efficient for all residents of the province. Businesses and candidates can register directly through the official web portal.
Additionally, to facilitate those with limited internet access, candidates can simply send their CNIC number to 8900 via mobile phone to receive an instant registration link. Highlighting the impact of the initiative, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated that the Punjab Job Centre is revolutionising how employment is approached in the province.
He noted the system does not just help individuals find work but also empowers employers by providing them with a reliable and skilled workforce, ensuring the recruitment process is both fast and accountable.
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