Emigration Slows in August 2025 as Human Development Programs Gain Momentum
Pakistan recorded a slowdown in worker emigration during August 2025, while human development programs, including loans and training initiatives, accelerated to strengthen livelihoods and skills at home.
Emigration Surges While Social Safety Nets Strengthen in Pakistan
Pakistan recorded a 23.9% rise in registered emigrant workers in July 2025, while social protection programs including BISP and interest-free loans expanded significantly, highlighting the dual trends of rising overseas employment and stronger domestic welfare support.