ROME: Italian authorities have arrested two Pakistani nationals in connection with the killing of four Pakistani farm workers whose bodies were discovered inside a burnt-out minivan in southern Italy, according to local media reports. Read More: Pakistani workers killed in Gulf amid Middle East conflict The tragic incident occurred near the village of Amendolara in […]
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Iran strikes end Dubai dreams for Pakistani workers
Abdul Malick sat among mourning relatives in his village in southern Pakistan, receiving condolences from neighbours after his nephew, Muzaffar Ali, was killed in Dubai last week. Ali, a 27-year-old labourer, was one of two Pakistanis killed in retaliatory Iranian strikes against Gulf countries since the start of US-Israeli attacks on the Islamic republic two […]
Thousands of Pakistanis seek employment abroad in early 2025
In the first three months of 2025, approximately 172,144 Pakistanis went abroad for work. This data comes from the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). The report highlights a significant trend in overseas employment among Pakistani workers. Among those who left, there were 1,859 masons and 38,274 drivers. Additionally, 1,689 cooks also sought opportunities […]
Decline in Pakistani emigration to UAE amid visa changes
Pakistan is experiencing a significant decline in worker migration to the UAE. In the first quarter of 2025, the number of workers moving to the UAE dropped sharply. This decline is mainly due to frequent changes in Emirati visa policies. Reports indicate that these changes have slowed down the export of manpower from Pakistan to […]
Work visa issues in gulf may impact Pakistan’s remittance flow
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) raised concerns about work visa rejections for Pakistani workers. Saqib Fayyaz Magoon, FPCCI Senior Vice President, warned this could reduce remittances. Despite efforts, 50% of visa applications are still rejected. Magoon stated that remittances increased over the past eight months but may decline if the […]
‘KSA allocates special manpower quota for Pakistani workers’
MULTAN – Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman would pay his second visit to Pakistan soon. Speaking with journalists, he said that a delegation of Saudi officials would visit Pakistan after Eid-ul-Fitr and this visit will be followed by a two-day visit by […]