*Islamabad, August 22, 2025* — In a major development for Pakistan’soverseas workforce, Poland and Pakistan have agreed to expand labourmobility, creating new avenues of employment for Pakistani workers inEurope. The agreement, reached during recent bilateral talks, is expectedto strengthen economic ties between the two countries while offeringthousands of Pakistanis opportunities to secure stable jobs abroad.
Officials from both sides highlighted that the labour mobility frameworkwill focus on sectors where Poland faces skill shortages, includingconstruction, agriculture, transport, healthcare, and informationtechnology. With Europe’s growing demand for a skilled and semi-skilledworkforce, Pakistan has positioned itself as a key labour-exporting countryto meet these needs.Importance of Overseas Employment for Pakistan
Overseas employment remains one of the most crucial pillars of Pakistan’seconomy. Currently, more than *9 million Pakistanis* are working abroad,sending back over *$30 billion annually* in remittances — a lifeline forPakistan’s foreign exchange reserves and economic stability. By expandingopportunities in Poland, Pakistan can further diversify its overseas labourmarkets, reducing dependence on the Gulf region and increasing itsfootprint in Europe.
Labour migration also plays a significant role in uplifting communities athome. Remittances contribute directly to household incomes, education,healthcare, and small business investments, helping reduce unemployment andpoverty across Pakistan.Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Diplomatic officials noted that Poland sees Pakistan as a reliable partnerfor its workforce needs, while Pakistan values Poland as an emergingEuropean market for its human capital. The agreement also reflectsIslamabad’s broader strategy to explore new overseas job markets forPakistani workers, ensuring sustainable economic growth.Looking Ahead
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The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis has welcomed the development, assuringthat training programs and skill certification will be aligned withPoland’s requirements to ensure smooth employment transitions. Recruitmentprocedures will be monitored to prevent exploitation of workers and ensurefair wages.
Analysts believe that the Poland-Pakistan labour mobility agreement couldset a precedent for similar partnerships with other European countries,giving Pakistan’s workforce a stronger presence in the international labourmarket.