As the number of people leaving Pakistan is on rise, the government is aiming create over 800,000 jobs for the green passport holders in Gulf.
The development was revealed by a top newspaper, Khaleej Times, stating that Pakistan is working on a massive goal of securing 800,000 jobs for Pakistani nationals in the Gulf.
The report further stated that Pakistan is focused on resolving the problems of the overseas nationals as the number of Pakistanis has climbed by 60,000 from last year. Over 9 million green passport holders are currently employed across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
High-paying jobs in Germany open for Pakistanis now
As job seekers across Pakistan are eying opportunities to move abroad, Germany has opened high-paying jobs for green passport holders.
As per details, the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) stated that there are opportunities in Germany for qualified Pakistani professionals.
The jobs have been announced for Pakistani nationals at a time when Germany is facing a severe shortage of nurses across the country.
The BEOE advisory stated that skilled Pakistanis with verified documents can fill these jobs in Germany if they meet the required process and qualifications mentioned by German authorities.
The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment said that job seekers should get their educational and professional credentials recognised by German institutions.
Official figures show decline in Pakistanis leaving for overseas jobs
According to official figures, the number of Pakistanis leaving the country for employment abroad has dropped significantly in 2025.
Government data shows that more than 41,000 fewer Pakistanis went overseas for work this year compared to last year.
A report by the Protectorate of Emigrants states that during the first eleven months of 2025, a total of 686,292 Pakistanis traveled to different countries in search of jobs.
In the same period last year, the number was 727,391. This shows a clear decline in overseas employment trends over the past year.
Provincial figures
The report also highlights provincial figures, stating that 52,449 people from Sindh went abroad for work during this period. This also includes Karachi.
The number of Pakistanis choosing the United States as a work destination remained very low. This is with only 899 individuals recorded.
