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Mass exodus

Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024

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