Why Pakistanis are moving abroad is no longer just a question — it’s a reality. From urban Karachi to rural Punjab, thousands of Pakistanis are choosing to leave the country in search of peace, stability, and opportunity.

Leaving Pakistan is no longer just a dream — it’s a survival plan. Whether it’s a student, a skilled worker, or even a small business owner, more and more Pakistanis are applying for visas, scholarships, and immigration programs. Over 800,000 people left the country in 2023, and the number is expected to rise even more in 2025.

But why is everyone so desperate to leave?

It’s not about becoming a “burger” or wanting to live in Canada just for snow selfies. It’s deeper, emotional, and often painful.

Economic Frustration: A Key Reason Why Pakistanis Are Moving Abroad

Inflation has made everyday life a nightmare. Essentials like roti, petrol, school fees, and electricity bills have become unaffordable even for educated, full-time working individuals.

Imagine working 8–10 hours a day and still not being able to save a single rupee. That’s the reality for millions. On the other hand, even a small job abroad pays in dollars, pounds, or dirhams enough to support families back home.

No wonder so many people are saying: “Aik baar bahar nikal jaoon, phir sab theek ho jaye ga.”

Brain Drain: Pakistan’s Hidden Loss

Thousands of brilliant students, doctors, engineers, and IT experts are leaving not because they want to abandon Pakistan, but because they don’t see a future here. They’re tired of:

• Lack of merit
• No career growth
• Corruption and sifarish culture

Countries like Canada, Germany, and even Hungary are offering student visas, skilled immigration, and startup incentives. And Pakistan is silently losing its best brains.

Seeking Safety, Stability: Why Many Pakistanis Are Moving Abroad

Ask any parent of a teenager, and they’ll share the same worry: “What if my child gets stuck in the wrong crowd or system tomorrow?”

With rising street crime, job scams, electricity breakdowns, and unpredictable politics, people don’t feel safe. Abroad, they may struggle, but at least they feel some peace and order. For many, it’s not about luxury, it’s about stability.

Instagram reels of airport selfies, UK graduations, or Dubai work life make everyone feel left behind. Even if someone is doing well in Pakistan, they still wonder:

“Kya main bhi kuch miss kar raha hoon?”

The social media glamor of living abroad is influencing decisions, too. Even the pain looks better with a Paris background, right?

Is Going Abroad the Only Solution?

No. But right now, for most young Pakistanis, it feels like the only escape. A way to build a better life, send money home, and breathe in a system that works.

The real question is: What are we doing to fix things here, so people stay by choice — not by force?