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KARACHI: The Consul General (CG) of Qatar, Mishal M. Al Ansari has informed that his government is planning to recruit over 150,000 Pakistanis over the next few years to increase their existing employment opportunities.
Mishal M. Al Ansari said the decision was taken to increase Pakistanis employment from 150,000 to over 300,000.
While addressing the members of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) in a meeting he expressed keen interest in investing in different sectors of Pakistan for the mutual benefit of both countries.
He apprised them that the number of companies with complete ownership of Pakistanis has significantly increased. He added that numerous joint ventures between Pakistan and Qatar in different fields including defense production and training, food, and agriculture are in the pipeline.
The traders welcomed Qatar’s keen interest and assured all possible assistance and support in his future endeavors aimed at furthering Pak-Qatar relations.
During the meetings, both sides discussed various areas of interest, bilateral cooperation in different business sectors.
Earlier, Qatar had imposed new labour reforms including scrapping a rule requiring employers consent to change jobs will also implement a basic monthly minimum wage of 1,000 Qatari riyals.
The landmark announcement was made by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA). Under Qatar’s kafala (sponsorship) system, migrant workers needed to obtain employer’s permission before changing jobs, a law that has led to abuse and exploitation.