In the first half of 2025, 336,999 Pakistanis went abroad in search of work, according to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). These job seekers include both skilled professionals and unskilled laborers. Most workers are heading to Middle Eastern countries, especially Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, which continue to be the top destinations […]
Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE)
Thousands of Pakistanis seek employment abroad in early 2025
In the first three months of 2025, approximately 172,144 Pakistanis went abroad for work. This data comes from the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). The report highlights a significant trend in overseas employment among Pakistani workers. Among those who left, there were 1,859 masons and 38,274 drivers. Additionally, 1,689 cooks also sought opportunities […]