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Major exports include: cotton, textile goods, rice, leather items, carpets, sports goods, handicrafts, fish, and fruit.
Major industries include: textiles, cement, fertiliser, steel, sugar, electric goods, and shipbuilding.
up-to-date information about the labour force go to the Statistics Division of the Government of Pakistan website.

Pakistan’s economy is currently growing at a very fast rate.
This strong growth is predicted to increase the number of foreign investors in the country
The working day is generally from 8am - 3pm for office-based jobs and 10am - 10pm for those working in shops.
During The working week is similar to that of the UK, with those in offices working from Monday to Friday and those in shops working Monday
CVs and application forms - International organisations are likely to have an online application form.

Networking
It is very common for people in Pakistan to find jobs through their contacts.
If you are unsure about networking as part of your job search speak to a careers adviser. student community at your university in the UK.
Larger companies will advertise vacancies on their websites. newspapers available in English and online include.
The Dawn The Nation Pakistan Today. The Pakistani news media guide has a comprehensive list of newspapers and magazines as well.

The provision of higher education careers support remains undeveloped.
Public employment services
Work experience placements are fairly limited, although many of the international companies based in Pakistan do offer internships.
Check out their websites for more information.
If you are interested in doing a placement related to science, engineering or applied arts then you should look into IAESTE placements
in Pakistan.

In Pakistan there are both public and private universities, with slightly more public than private.
Subjects are mainly taught in English and nearly all offer postgraduate study opportunities. Universities’ websites provide helpful
Some also detail the procedures that international students must
The Higher Education Commission in Pakistan provides a list of recognised institutes/universities, as well as details of scholarships and
fellowships.

The Association of Commonwealth Universities ACU allows you to search for courses in member countries. summaries and contact details for recognised universities in Pakistan.
To enter Pakistan you will require a visa, as well as a valid passport. For further information contact The High Commission for Pakistan
in the UK, the British High Commission Pakistan, or the embassy in your country of residence.
All British nationals visiting or resident in Pakistan are strongly advised to register with the British Consular Sections in Islamabad and Karachi.

If you are a non European Union EU national, you are advised to check with your embassy about regulations for working in Pakistan.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office FCO issues advice and guidelines on travelling abroad as well as information on the political
situations of countries, local laws and customs and advice on health-related matters.
Information on terrorist threats is particularly important for Pakistan. (Permalink)