Italy has opened a new legal pathway for Pakistani workers by allocating 10,500 job opportunities over the next three years. The move is aimed at reducing illegal migration and offering safe, regulated employment options through a state backed system.
Under the quota based scheme, Italy will admit workers annually in two categories. Each year, around 1,500 Pakistanis will be hired for seasonal work, while 2,000 will be placed in non seasonal roles. These jobs will be spread across key sectors including healthcare, hospitality, agriculture, and shipbreaking, areas where Italy faces persistent labor shortages.
This initiative marks a significant development, as Italy becomes the first European country to formally open structured labor access for Pakistani workers on this scale. The program is designed to replace dangerous and irregular migration routes with legal channels that protect workers’ rights and ensure proper documentation.
For Pakistan, the scheme offers new employment prospects at a time when overseas jobs are a vital source of income and remittances. Legal migration also reduces the risks faced by workers who often fall victim to human smuggling networks and unsafe travel conditions.
Italian authorities have emphasized that the program will be closely monitored to ensure transparency and compliance with labor laws. Workers will be hired through official procedures, reducing exploitation and uncertainty.
The initiative is being seen as a model for future cooperation between Pakistan and European states on labor mobility. By combining workforce needs with legal migration, Italy aims to manage migration more responsibly while giving Pakistani workers a safer path to employment abroad.
