{"id":533478,"date":"2026-02-26T06:42:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T01:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=533478"},"modified":"2026-02-26T06:42:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T01:42:52","slug":"italy-to-issue-10500-work-visas-for-pakistans-skilled-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/italy-to-issue-10500-work-visas-for-pakistans-skilled-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy to issue 10,500 work visas for Pakistan\u2019s skilled workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ROME<br \/>\nItalian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has said that ten thousand and five hundred work visas will be issued for Pakistan\u2019s skilled labour force to promote legal migration.<br \/>\nHe made the announcement during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Rome.<br \/>\nThe Italian Interior Minister said the two countries will enhance mutual cooperation to promote legal migration.<br \/>\nMatteo Piantedosi said holders of Pakistani diplomatic passports will be exempt from Italy\u2019s visa requirements.<br \/>\nThe Italian Interior Minister expressed readiness to expand cooperation with Pakistan in areas of mutual interest.<br \/>\nThe meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in combating drug trafficking, human smuggling and terrorism.<br \/>\nBoth Interior Ministers praised the efforts taken to curb illegal immigration and human trafficking.<br \/>\nInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed his Italian counterpart about Pakistan\u2019s effective measures to prevent illegal immigration.<br \/>\nHe said there has been significant reduction in illegal immigration due to strict surveillance at airports and sea borders.<br \/>\nThe Italian Interior Minister said the successes of Pakistani institutions in preventing illegal immigration, human trafficking and drug trafficking are commendable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ROME Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has said that ten thousand and five hundred work visas will be issued for Pakistan\u2019s skilled labour force to promote legal migration. 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