Pakistan sent 727,381 qualified workers to Middle Eastern and European countries in 2024, a record figure aimed at reducing unemployment and increasing transfers, state media reported on Thursday.
According to Associated Press of Pakistan (App), most workers were employed in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman, while a significant number of also secured jobs in European nations.
The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and the development of human resources credited to the achievement of “aggressive marketing strategies, improved relief and strengthened ties with international employers.”
“This landmark achievement is a luminous testimony to the government’s unwavering obligation to give Pakistani workers lucrative employment opportunities abroad,” the App Report states.
Pakistan’s workforce plays a crucial role in supporting the economy, with transfers that serve as an important source of currency in the midst of ongoing macroeconomic challenges. The wave in overseas employment is expected to have a positive impact on economic stability by increasing foreign influx.
In January, overseas minister Pakistanis emphasized Chaudhry Salik Hussain’s focus on expanding the opportunities in Saudi Arabia while ensuring a better qualified workforce to improve the competitiveness of the Middle Eastern job market.
Pakistan sends about a million qualified workers abroad annually and contributes to both economic growth and currency reserves.
