Overseas Jobs, Remittances Surge as Pakistan Sees 5% Rise in Worker Deployment
— January 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan saw a 5% increase in overseas job placements and a 9% jump in foreign remittances in 2025, according to the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis.
The ministry reported that 762,499 Pakistanis were sent abroad, with remittances reaching approximately $40 billion. Labour mobility agreements with Italy, Belarus, and Iraq, along with Qatar’s resumption of work visas, contributed to the surge, offering expanded opportunities for Pakistani workers in Gulf countries and beyond.