In August, more than 90,000 Pakistanis departed the country in pursuit of international job opportunities

    In the initial eight months of 2023, over 540,000 Pakistanis departed their homeland in pursuit of improved employment prospects abroad. This information stems from data acquired from the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment, indicating that 540,282 Pakistanis had registered for overseas employment during this period, extending until August of the current calendar year.

    "In August, over 90,000 Pakistanis left the country in pursuit of jobs abroad, bringing the total for the year to 540,110 departures. This included laborers, drivers, engineers, accountants, doctors, and teachers, with the majority being unskilled workers. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar were among the top destinations, with Malaysia, Bahrain, Romania, Greece, and Iraq also attracting Pakistani workers."

    By July, 450,110 Pakistanis had already left the country seeking employment opportunities abroad. In August, an additional 90,000 Pakistanis departed, totaling 540,110 for the year. The departing individuals spanned various professions, including laborers, drivers, engineers, accountants, doctors, and teachers, with the majority falling into the unskilled category. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar were the primary destinations, with Malaysia, Bahrain, Romania, Greece, and Iraq also attracting Pakistani workers.

    The Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment data specifically covers individuals who have registered with the Bureau for employment purposes. It does not include those who go abroad for education or through direct immigration routes. Notably, in the previous year, 832,339 Pakistanis went abroad for employment, marking the highest number since 2016.

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