Islamabad 24 July: 336,999 Pakistanis secured overseas jobs in first half of 2025 according to official data released by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), an attached department of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (MOP&HRD).
As of mid-2025, the BEOE listed a total of 264,497 foreign job opportunities, out of which 143,584 have been filled, while 120,913 remain available for aspiring overseas workers.
According to a government agency this year’s emigration figures reflected a growing demand for Pakistani labor across the Gulf and other foreign markets. The increase is being driven by a mix of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor needs in sectors such as construction, healthcare, IT, and services.
Key Employment Statistics (Jan–June 2025)
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total job openings registered with BEOE | 264,497 |
| Jobs already taken by Pakistani workers | 143,584 |
| Foreign job vacancies still available | 120,913 |
| Pakistanis sent abroad for work (Jan–Jun) | 336,999 |
The majority of job placements have been in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman, with increasing demand also reported in Malaysia and South Korea for technical roles and factory work.
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Officials noted that recent initiatives to streamline documentation, enhance pre-departure training, and digitize recruitment processes have improved Pakistan’s global labor competitiveness.
The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis plans to expand collaboration with foreign governments and employers in the coming months to unlock further employment opportunities.
