Labor Market Integration Survey in Pakistan
A comprehensive labor market integration survey conducted in Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory under the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Funded and Implemented by International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Lead Institution: School of Social Sciences & Humanities (S3H), NUST
Duration: November 2024 – March 2025
Project Lead: Dr. Faisal Abbas
Co-Leads: Dr. Inayat Ullah, Dr. Sumeet Ashok
The Assignment
This IOM-funded study, with a budget of PKR 7.9 million, aims to analyze labor market dynamics and value chains in Punjab and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The primary objective is to assess labor market trends, explore emerging sectors, and identify opportunities and challenges in order to provide actionable insights for designing livelihood interventions.
The study contributes to strengthening evidence-based policymaking and labor market integration in Pakistan, addressing the needs of both employers and jobseekers.
