Islamabad, April 17 -- In a notable increase, over 172,000 Pakistanis sought employment abroad in the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released by the Bureau of Immigration, as reported by The News International.

The report noted that at least 172,144 individuals left the country from January to March in search of superior job prospects overseas. Saudi Arabia was the leading destination for Pakistani workers, drawing the largest number of job seekers at 121,190. Oman ranked second, with 8,331 Pakistanis pursuing jobs, while the United Arab Emirates accepted 6,891, as highlighted by The News International.

Qatar also emerged as a favoured option, with 12,989 Pakistanis securing employment there, and Bahrain experienced an incr...