Pakistani Nurses Lose Jobs in Middle East, Overseas Employment Promoter License Suspended

Thu Mar 14 2024
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ISLAMABAD: The Director General of Emigration and Overseas Employment has expressed grave concern over the loss of jobs for a significant number of Pakistani nurses in Middle East due to functional irregularities reported by foreign employers.

In response to a preliminary fact-finding report, the overseas employment promoter license of M/s Sahou Manpower OEPL No 3295/RWP has been immediately suspended pending a thorough investigation by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment, according to a press release issued on Thursday.

A comprehensive investigation has been launched to determine further actions against those involved, in accordance with the law.

The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment is treating this incident with utmost seriousness and has initiated a review of existing procedures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. Such episodes tarnish the reputation of the country and its valuable workforce.

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