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Over 90,000 Pakistanis Left the Country in August in Search of Jobs Abroad

 When we talk about skills, some are highly qualified (15,052), and others are highly skilled (31,130). But the majority fall into the skilled (197,719) and semi-skilled (57,516) categories. Unskilled workers make up the biggest chunk, with 238,865 individuals. 

Over 90,000 Pakistanis Left the Country in August in Search of Jobs Abroad


Over 90,000 Pakistanis Left the Country in August in Search of Jobs Abroad

Saudi Arabia is the top choice for many, with 251,655 Pakistanis heading there for work. The United Arab Emirates comes next with 147,960, followed by Oman (39,901) and Qatar (39,479). Other countries like Malaysia, Bahrain, Romania, Greece, and Iraq have also attracted Pakistani workers.

Till July, the number of Pakistanis who left the country stood at 450,110. This means that during August over 90,000 Pakistanis left the country in search of employment.


It is pertinent to mention here that the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment data pertains to people who have registered with the Bureau. People who move abroad for studies or through other routes such as direct immigration are not included in this list. Last year, 832,339 Pakistanis proceeded abroad for the purpose of employment, the highest figure since 2016.


Keep in mind that these numbers only include people who officially registered with the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment. Those going abroad for education or through different routes aren’t counted here.

Over 90,000 Pakistanis Left the Country in August in Search of Jobs Abroad

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