In a major move to regulate overseas employment, Pakistan has formed a specialized joint committee combining expertise from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE) to rigorously vet citizens applying for jobs abroad - particularly in Gulf nations like the UAE.

The new verification system comes as authorities crack down on illegal migration patterns following multiple deportation cases involving South Asian nationals engaged in unlawful activities including organized begging rings abroad.

"This operational committee represents our commitment to ethical labor migration," states the newly released Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25. "Through enhanced FIA-BE&OE coordination, we're implementing robust credential verification to protect both migrant workers and host countries."

The government has introduced stricter consequences for deportees, including passport cancellations, inclusion in travel blacklists, and criminal charges through First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals repatriated for illegal activities.

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UAE Remains Top Destination

Migration data reveals over 64,100 Pakistani professionals secured UAE employment last year - maintaining its position as the third-most popular destination after Saudi Arabia (receiving 62% of migrants) and Oman (11%). The Emirates currently hosts about 1.7 million Pakistani expatriates within its diverse workforce.

Key Migration Statistics: • Total overseas registrations: 727,381 workers • Saudi Arabia placements: 452,560 • Oman placements: ~80,000 • UAE placements: 64,130 • Qatar placements: 40,818 65 new recruitment agencies licensed in past year 2,264 total active agencies nationwide 50% unskilled laborers among migrants 35% skilled workers 15% professional/technical roles 10.3M total global Pakistani diaspora 5.5M concentrated in Gulf region

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