85,000 Karachi Residents Travel Abroad for Jobs in Nine Months
People from 63 professions, including doctors, engineers, IT professionals and pilots, went abroad for work between January and September 30.
About 85,000 people travelled abroad from Karachi for jobs between January and September 30, according to figures cited in the report. They came from 63 professions and categories, including doctors, engineers, IT professionals, pilots and accountants.
Professions
Labourers and helpers: 32,626 (the largest group)
Drivers: 20,556
General workers: 20,332
Doctors: 560
Accountants: 526
Computer programmers: 298
Teachers: 260
Financial analysts: 233
System analysts: 145
Nurses: 96
Pharmacists: 43
Pilots: 6
Aircraft technicians, budget controllers, designers, managers and X-ray technicians were also among those who went abroad.
Busiest Months
Departures were highest in January, February, July and September.
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