Over 7.6 Lakh Pakistanis Migrated Abroad Last Year, Boosting Economy

• Over 762,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad in 2025, a 5% increase from the previous year, as per a Ministry of Finance report.
• This migration, driven by the search for better job opportunities, is crucial for Pakistan's cash-strapped economy.
• Saudi Arabia was the destination for 530,000 of these migrants, ranging from unskilled to highly qualified individuals.
• Remittances from overseas Pakistanis are the largest source of non-debt foreign inflows, totaling USD 19.7 billion in the first half of the fiscal year.
• Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan significantly declined by 44% to USD 808 million, attributed to inconsistent economic policies and high taxes.

Why It Matters: Pakistani migration abroad is a vital economic lifeline, offsetting declining FDI and exports.