PM Shehbaz calls for more legal migration pathways for Pakistanis to Europe
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for expanding legal migration opportunities for Pakistani skilled workers and professionals in Europe, saying such pathways could help meet European labour-market needs while protecting prospective migrants from smuggling networks. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with European Union Commissioner for Internal Affairs and…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged for the expansion of legal migration options for skilled Pakistani workers and professionals in Europe, aiming to address labor market demands while safeguarding migrants from smuggling networks. This proposal, made during a meeting with EU Internal Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner, underscores Pakistan's commitment to combating illegal migration through legislative reforms and international cooperation.
Brunner commended Pakistan's efforts, which led to a 64% reduction in illegal migration to Europe, attributing this success to effective measures and commendable work by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The meeting between the prime minister and EU officials highlighted the need for both nations to collaborate on legal migration pathways, border security, and institutional cooperation.
The UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 7,900 individuals died or disappeared while attempting dangerous migrations in 2025, stressing the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of life.
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