The Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated at the 49th edition of Middle East Energy 2025, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 7 to 9, 2025. The event is recognized as one of the premier energy exhibitions in the region, attracting over 40,000 energy professionals and 1,600 international exhibitors. The inauguration ceremony was led by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who emphasized the importance of this event for showcasing Pakistan's capabilities in the energy sector. During the inauguration, Ambassador Tirmizi expressed pride in the participation of eight leading Pakistani companies under the umbrella of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). These companies are showcasing innovations across five key energy transition sectors: Smart Solutions, Clean & Renewable Energy, Backup Generators & Critical Power, Transmission & Distribution, and Energy Consumption & Management. This diver...
Thousands of Pakistani students planning to study in the UK this year have a reason to cheer. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended keeping the graduate route work visa, also known as the post-study work (PSW) visa, in its current form. The UK Graduate Route Visa is a post-study work visa introduced in July 2021. It specifically targets international students who have recently graduated from a UK university. This decision provides stability and opportunities for students from India, who make up a significant portion of those utilising this visa.
Luckily, I just heard some news that has given me so much hope. The UK government has decided to keep their Graduate Route visa system exactly as it is. This means if I choose to study at a university like Edinburgh or Manchester, I’ll have the opportunity after graduation to live and work in the UK for up to two years.
As long as I find viable work, I can stay. Who knows, maybe in a few years I could even choose to settle in the UK permanently if the opportunity is right.
As a Pakistani, opportunities like this don’t come along often.
Let’s break this down to help you understand:
What is the Graduate Route Visa?
The graduate route visa allows international students to work in the UK for two years after graduating from a British university, including top institutions like Oxford and Cambridge, as well as others like Sussex and SOAS. This visa offers a critical pathway for students to gain work experience and potentially transition to more permanent work visas.
Benefits for Pakistani students:
Work in the UK: This visa allows Pakistan graduates to stay and work in the UK for up to two years (or three years for PhD graduates) after completing their studies. This provides valuable work experience to enhance their resumes and potentially lead to permanent residency opportunities.
No sponsorship required:
Unlike some other work visas, the Graduate Route doesn’t require sponsorship from a specific employer. This gives Pakistani graduates the freedom to explore different career options and switch jobs if needed.
Work in any sector:
There are no restrictions on the type of work Pakistani graduates can pursue with this visa. This allows them to find employment in a field relevant to their studies or explore other areas of interest.
Key statistics
Graduate Route visas issued: 114,000 in 2023
Dependants: 30,000 visas
Top nationalities: India (42%), Nigeria, China, Pakistan
Most common degree: Taught Master's degree
Non-Russell Group Universities: 66% of visas
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