Pakistan targets 400,000 trained workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 (opens original article in a new tab)

Pakistan aims to train 300,000-400,000 workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 projects, part of its strategy to boost overseas employment and labor market opportunities.

• Pakistan plans to train 300,000-400,000 workers for FIFA World Cup 2034-related projects.
• Overseas employment remains a key strategy for Pakistan's labor market, with 762,499 workers registered for overseas jobs in 2025.
• Pakistan is expanding labor partnerships beyond the Gulf, including with the EU, Italy, Germany, and Greece.