LAHORE MIRROR — More than 15,000 highly educated Pakistanis have moved abroad for employment so far in 2026, according to official documents presented in parliament, highlighting the continued outflow of skilled professionals from the country.
The documents show that 45,830 highly educated Pakistanis went abroad in 2024, while 28,726 secured employment overseas in 2025. In 2026, a further 15,850 highly educated Pakistanis have left the country so far.
Those moving abroad include doctors, engineers, IT professionals, educationists, managers and other skilled workers.
Managers and Engineers among those seeking overseas jobs
According to the documents, 23,674 managers went abroad in 2024, followed by 9,562 in 2025 and 5,190 so far in 2026.
The figures also show that 8,015 engineers secured overseas employment in 2024, while 5,945 moved abroad for work in 2025. In 2026, a further 3,605 engineers have gone abroad.
Doctors and accountants also among those leaving
The documents reveal that 4,779 accountants moved abroad in 2024, followed by 4,305 in 2025 and 1,771 so far in 2026.
The number of doctors seeking employment overseas stood at 3,625 in 2024 and 3,795 in 2025. In 2026, a further 2,093 doctors have left the country for overseas opportunities.
The figures provide an overview of the continued migration of highly educated and skilled Pakistani professionals in search of employment abroad.
