Prime Minister of UK Keir Starmer has recently announced that his government will make changes to the country’s immigration system, aiming to tackle illegal immigration and visa fraud.
According to the report of Euro News, Office for National Statistics (ONS), net migration to the UK reached a record high of 900,000 in 2023, a situation Starmer attributed to the failure of the previous Conservative government. These changes include reforming the points based immigration system and introducing new requirements for foreign workers, including those from Pakistan.
PM emphasized that the new approach would focus on reducing reliance on foreign workers by prioritizing the training of British citizens. The goal is to ease the pressure on the British economy, which is seen as overly dependent on immigration. However, this raises the question of how this policy will affect Pakistanis, especially those who come to the UK on work visas.
For Pakistani workers, the potential changes could mean tougher requirements and standards to meet in order to get job opportunities in the UK. The new policies may prioritize British workers, potentially making it more difficult for foreigners, including Pakistan and India , to gain employment in the UK.
The impact of these changes on Pakistanis will depend on the specific details of the latest visa rules. If the new policies impose additional barriers for indian or Pakistani workers, it could present significant challenges for those seeking to come to the UK. On the other hand, Pakistanis who already hold visas will likely not face these new obstacles, but prospective applicants may find the system more stringent.
This shift could be important for young people and skilled workers in Pakistan, who will need to work harder to meet the stricter standards set by the UK immigration system. They will have to adapt to the changes in the immigration system and may face more competition for the available opportunities.
