Monday November 02, 2026

Maryam Nawaz announces textile jobs for trained rural women

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced employment opportunities in the textile sector for rural women completing vocational training under the SheThreads programme.

In a statement, the chief minister said 1,150 women had already completed their training and obtained jobs through the initiative, while the government aims to train 2,500 women by June.

She said registrations for the programme were underway, with selected participants receiving a monthly stipend of Rs15,000 during the three-month training period.

The programme offers specialised training in industrial sewing and apparel supervision to equip women with practical skills required by the textile industry.

Maryam Nawaz said successful trainees would be facilitated in securing jobs in the textile sector, providing rural women with opportunities for financial independence and economic empowerment.

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