Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has signed a labour cooperation agreement with Belarus, opening up new job opportunities for Pakistanis in the Eastern European nation.
đź“‘ Key Highlights of the Deal
The agreement allows skilled and semi-skilled Pakistani workers to be employed in various sectors in Belarus.
Focus areas include construction, agriculture, IT, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Both countries will establish a joint working group to monitor recruitment and worker welfare.
🌍 Benefits for Pakistanis
Provides legal and secure employment channels for overseas workers.
Expected to boost remittances and reduce unemployment in Pakistan.
Workers will be provided with residence permits and social protection rights under Belarusian law.
🏢 Government’s Role
The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD will oversee the recruitment process.
Pakistani workers will be sent through licensed overseas employment promoters to avoid exploitation.
📌 What’s Next?
Implementation framework will be finalized in the coming weeks.
The first batch of Pakistani workers is expected to depart later this year.
