Web desk: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have entered a new era of bilateral cooperation, strengthening ties not only in defence but also in economic and manpower sectors.
The recent defence agreement between the two countries has boosted mutual trust and is expected to create new job opportunities for Pakistani workers in the Middle East.
According to reports, Pakistan aims to double its manpower exports to Saudi Arabia in the coming years.
It is a move that could significantly impact the country’s remittances and overall economy.
As reported by Arab News, the number of skilled workers travelling from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia saw a notable increase during the first seven months of 2025.
In August alone, Pakistan received $736.7 million in remittances from the Kingdom, contributing to a total monthly inflow of $3.1 billion.
Analysts link this rising demand for Pakistani labour to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 development projects.
Massive Job Opportunities for Pakistanis
The demand for skilled Pakistani workers is especially high in the healthcare, construction, services, and delivery sectors.
To meet these opportunities, Pakistan has partnered with Saudi Arabia under the Takamul Program.
Through it, the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) is certifying workers in 62 skill categories across various trades.
Officials say this is a major opportunity for Pakistani youth.
Both government and private institutions are expanding training and certification programmes to ensure that workers not only go in greater numbers. But also possess internationally recognised skills and qualifications.
Pakistan has also proposed introducing an e-visa system and other facilitation measures to streamline overseas employment processes.
Labour migration trends show that while Pakistani worker numbers are rising in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
There has been a decline in the UAE and Oman, mostly because of reduced demand and the availability of cheaper labour from other countries.
Overall, the data underscores that Saudi Arabia has become a key destination for Pakistani investment and employment.
