Pakistan has set a target of deploying one million workers to Saudi Arabia by 2030 under a long-term workforce development strategy.

According to APP, the strategy is aimed at strengthening labour mobility, human capital development and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The targeted sectors include construction, hospitality and tourism, healthcare, information technology, logistics, aviation and infrastructure development.

Saudi Arabia continues to be the leading destination for Pakistani workers.

According to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment, 762,499 Pakistani workers were registered for overseas employment during 2025, of whom 530,256, or 69.54%, moved to Saudi Arabia.