Over 1.5 lakh workers sent abroad during July-Oct: Imran

Overseas employment has returned to its previous level, with over 1.5 lakh workers sent abroad during July-October this year.

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmed said this on Wednesday at the 14th meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment.

“We are constantly receiving demand letters, which contain job orders from employers in destination countries,” Imran said.

“The target for overseas employment will be met if the current trend continues. Although the current remittance flow has slowed down, it will soon be upwards.”