Which country suspended block-work visa quota for many including Pakistanis?
ANone of these
BSaudi Arabia
CUAE
DRussia
Explanation
– Saudi Arabia suspended or adjusted its block-work visa quota system affecting workers from several countries, including Pakistan, in 2025.
– Such visa policy changes affect the large number of Pakistani laborers who work in Saudi Arabia, a major source of remittances to Pakistan.
– Gulf countries periodically review and adjust labor migration policies in response to their domestic labor market needs.
– Changes to these visa systems can have significant economic implications for expatriate-worker-dependent economies like Pakistan’s.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: May 2025
- Subtopic: Current Affairs - May 2025

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