Brain Drain is a term that highlights as a significant factor in a country’s growth and productivity that defines the migration of highly skilled and qualified workforce to developed nations from their native land and country. Similarly, in case of Pakistan Brain Drain has become a grave issue as every year thousands of highly skilled workforce and qualified people migrates to the developed nations because of lack of resources and opportunities which can help them to grow professionally as well as personally. On the other hand, the developed nations have an edge of providing the opportunities and facilities to those individuals who migrate and become brain gain in those countries the reason of that is the attractiveness and better opportunities that the developed nations are providing in their country to the skilled and qualified workforce. This research investigates the complex factors contributing to the phenomenon of brain drain in Pakistan. Despite being a country rich in talent and human capital Pakistan has experienced a significant outflow of skilled professionals in recent years. This abstract outline key factors that how the economic constraints and infrastructure challenges plays an important role in causing brain drain in Pakistan and the lack of research and innovation along with quality educational institutes and opportunities with better training programs are the causes of brain drain issue in Pakistan. Understanding these factors is crucial for policymakers to develop strategies aimed at retaining and attracting skilled individuals, thereby mitigating the adverse effects of brain drain on Pakistan’s development.

Keywords: Brain Drain, lack of opportunities, quality education, skilled workforce, and business friendly environment.