Ministry Shares Figures on Pakistani Professionals Employed Abroad
Profession-wise data presented in the National Assembly covers doctors, teachers, nurses, pharmacists, dental surgeons, programmers and system analysts for 2024 to 2026.
Ministry shares profession-wise figures in the National Assembly on doctors, nurses, teachers, programmers and others who secured employment abroad since 2024.
The Ministry of Human Resource Development and Overseas Pakistanis has shared profession-wise figures for highly educated Pakistanis who secured employment abroad, in response to a question during the National Assembly’s question hour. The figures cover 2024, 2025 and 2026 so far.
Profession-Wise Figures
Profession | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (so far) |
|---|---|---|---|
Doctors | 3,625 | 3,795 | 2,093 |
Teachers | 1,729 | 1,725 | 1,457 |
Nurses | 2,030 | 1,639 | 626 |
Pharmacists | 155 | 183 | 156 |
Dental surgeons | 84 | 63 | 45 |
Computer programmers | 1,351 | 1,147 | 664 |
System analysts | 388 | 362 | 243 |
The figures were presented in official documents in response to a question in the Assembly. After the proceedings, the session was adjourned until Monday at 5pm.
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