Islamabad, 28 August 2024 (TDI): According to the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, 2,011,760 individuals have left Pakistan for employment abroad in the last five years. In the current year, up to July 31, 2024, 259,394 Pakistanis have emigrated for employment.
The highest number of emigrants was recorded in 2022, with 517,144 individuals seeking employment abroad. Drivers are in highest demand, with 733,835 drivers emigrating for employment in the last five years.
Only 8 Pakistani pilots have emigrated for employment through Overseas Employment Promoters (OEPs) in the last five years. 45 air hostesses have also emigrated for employment abroad in the last five years, with the highest number (40) recorded in 2022.