PSDF and the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Pakistan have signed a MoU to build a coordinated framework for promoting safe, legal, and informed international migration among beneficiaries of the PSDF Parwaaz Card – a Chief Minister Punjab initiative under the Maryam Nawaz Hunarmand Naujawan.

MRC will deliver pre-departure counselling sessions, awareness workshops, and one-on-one guidance on migration rights, documentation requirements, visa processes, and the risks of irregular migration. PSDF will identify and mobilize trained candidates for international employment opportunities, while facilitating access to pre-departure training and certifications where required.

The collaboration addresses a critical gap in Pakistan’s migration ecosystem: ensuring that skilled workers heading abroad are equipped not only with technical competency, but also with clear information on safe migration pathways, legal protections, and the support services available to them.

"By integrating migration governance and counselling, we are ensuring our beneficiaries transition to international employment with confidence and security,” said Ahmed Khan, CEO of PSDF.

Shazia Rafiq, Senior MRC Counsellor, added "This partnership exemplifies how government, international institutions, and civil society can work together to protect and empower migrants by embedding migration safety within skills training.”

As Pakistan continues to meet the growing demand for skilled talent in global markets, PSDF and MRC will work closely to ensure that prospective migrants carry not just in-demand skills, but also the awareness and support they need for a successful career overseas.

The partnership aims to strengthen sustainable employment outcomes for skilled workers while advancing Punjab’s vision of becoming a leading hub of globally competitive, export-ready human capital.