ISLAMABAD: Pakistan aims to generate “extensive” job opportunities for its citizens worldwide as it participates for the first time in the International Human Resource and Labor Services Expo in Riyadh, the prime minister’s adviser on overseas Pakistanis said this week.
The exhibition kicked off in Riyadh on Dec. 24 and will continue till Wednesday, Dec. 27, where Pakistan has a dedicated pavilion to highlight the skills of its workforce.
Jawad Sohrab Malik, special assistant to the prime minister on overseas Pakistanis and human resource development, went on a whirlwind visit to Saudi Arabia in November to explore and unlock employment avenues for Pakistani professionals. During the visit, Malik signed agreements with multiple Saudi recruitment agencies and companies.
“He [Malik] said main purpose of attending the expo is to highlight our talented workforce to the global stage, and generate extensive job opportunities for Pakistanis worldwide,” the state-run Radio Pakistan said on Tuesday.
In a post on social media platform X this week, Malik wrote it is “crucial” for Pakistan’s labor force to grasp the international market’s needs and tailor their skills to meet them.
“I encourage all our Overseas Pakistanis to join us at the @Rals2030 Expo in Riyadh, happening now until December 27th,” he wrote.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy strong cultural, defense, and economic ties, deeply rooted in history and religion. The kingdom is home to over two million Pakistanis, making it the largest contributor to remittance inflows in the South Asian country.
