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Uzbekistan Lifts Ban on Pakistani Workers Ahead of PM’s Visit

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The Government of Uzbekistan has lifted its ban on Pakistani workers, allowing them to seek employment opportunities following a recommendation from Pakistan’s Embassy in Tashkent.

The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) has issued a circular confirming the decision and has directed all Protectorate of Emigrants Offices to begin registering workers to facilitate their placement while ensuring their rights are protected.

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The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s scheduled two-day visit to Uzbekistan in late February.

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Fee Structure for Emigrants

For direct employment:

  • Life insurance: Rs2,500 (coverage up to Rs1 million for five years)
  • OPF welfare fund: Rs4,000
  • Registration: Rs2,500
  • OEC fee: Rs200
  • Total: Rs9,200

For employment via overseas recruiters:

  • Life insurance: Rs2,500
  • OEP service charges: Rs15,000 (plus Rs6,000 for processing)
  • Registration: Rs500
  • OEC fee: Rs200
  • OPF welfare fund: Rs4,000
  • Total: Rs22,200

Pakistani workers planning to take up jobs in Uzbekistan must secure visa protection from the relevant authorities to safeguard their rights in the host country.

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Amir Shahzad
Amir Shahzad
Amir Shahzad is a experienced journalist with exceptional leadership skills. Graduated from University of Peshawar, he pitched number of acclaimed stories in the national news channels. At present, serving as senior reporter in a reputed news channel of Pakistan, Amir deliver a vast array of in-depth and informative news packages on country's most strenuous part Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) bordering Afghanistan. He loves reading and travelling.

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