Punjab’s CMIT Internship Programme Offers Graduates IT Training and Rs50,000 Monthly Stipend
Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that the four-month programme provides hands-on experience and financial support to young graduates. Registration for its third phase is currently ongoing, according to her.
LAHORE, (Pakistan Point News - 14th Nov, 2026) Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari highlighted the economic empowerment of youth as a top priority of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, noting that the CMIT Internship Programme is a tangible example of this vision.
She mentioned that the internship programme, launched by the Punjab government, offers thousands of young graduates opportunities to gain professional training and practical experience in the IT sector over four months.
Additionally, each intern receives a monthly stipend of Rs50,000 to foster financial independence while acquiring modern IT skills.
The minister informed that registration for the third phase of the CMIT Internship Programme is open, providing more graduates with a chance to receive IT training and earn through their skills.
Azma Bokhari emphasized that the Punjab government is taking concrete actions, rather than just making promises, to secure a brighter future for the youth. Equipping young people with professional skills, training, and economic opportunities reflects Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision of a progressive Punjab.