Over 0.7 million people, particularly young adults, migrated from Pakistan in 2022, primarily to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with around 40,000 moving to Europe. This makes Pakistan the second-largest country in South Asia with high emigration rates.
Political instability, high inflation, and limited job opportunities drive this brain drain, resulting in a loss of skilled workers, tax revenue, and confidence in the economy.
Amara Sahito
Hyderabad