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Pakistan

Pakistan

Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Pakistan

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalIslamabad
CurrencyPakistani Rupee (PKR, ₨)
LanguagesUrdu (Official), English (Official)
Payroll FrequencyWeekly, Bi-Monthly, Monthly
GDP per Capitaapprox. $1,600 (2025, IMF estimate)
Employer Tax~6–7%
CapitalIslamabad
CurrencyPakistani Rupee (PKR, ₨)
LanguagesUrdu (Official), English (Official)
Payroll FrequencyWeekly, Bi-Monthly, Monthly
GDP per Capitaapprox. $1,600 (2025, IMF estimate)
Employer Tax~6–7%

Talent Landscape Analysis

Pakistan holds the fifth largest population in the world. It has a fairly young population consisting of an average of 22.8 years old. Pakistan is a semi-industrial country that focuses its production on chemicals, leather goods, textiles, carpets / rugs, and sports commodities. Trade and services occupy the largest component of their economy while agriculture comes in second.

Major economic Cities

Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad

Skills in demand

Software development, IT and BPO, finance and accounting, digital marketing, and engineering are in strong demand; export-facing tech roles increasingly track international rates.

Pakistan map

Salary Data

The average salary in Pakistan are mentioned below

Employing in Pakistan

Hiring employees in Pakistan requires a strong grasp of the country’s employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes. Below are the basics you can draw on to successfully hire and onboard talents in Pakistan.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

Hiring employees in Pakistan requires a strong grasp of the country’s employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes. Below are the basics you can draw on to successfully hire and onboard talents in Pakistan.

 

Probation Period

 

The probationary period for employees at minimum is 3 months to a maximum of 6 months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

The 13th-month pay is customary in Pakistan.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Employers in Pakistan may provide the following benefits to their employees:

  • Social security schemes.
  • Worker’s compensation.
  • Maternity leaves and benefits.

 

Employee Contract

Basic

 

Hiring employees in Pakistan requires a strong grasp of the country’s employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes. Below are the basics you can draw on to successfully hire and onboard talents in Pakistan.

 

Probation Period

 

The probationary period for employees at minimum is 3 months to a maximum of 6 months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

The 13th-month pay is customary in Pakistan.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Employers in Pakistan may provide the following benefits to their employees:

  • Social security schemes.
  • Worker’s compensation.
  • Maternity leaves and benefits.

 

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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