The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE) has sent a record number of skilled labourers abroad for employment in 2024.

As many as 727,381 skilled labourers have been sent abroad for employment, official data showed. The majority of them have been employed in countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman, with a significant number also working in European countries.

The BE&OE attributed such a success to its “aggressive” marketing strategies, improved facilitation, and strengthened ties with international employers.

The move is expected to have a positive impact on Pakistan’s economy, with increased remittances and a reduction in unemployment.