When highly skilled or highly educated people move abroad, they can become a source of remittances and foreign investments for their country of origin. However, their exodus can also create a shortage of specialists and experts which is referred to as brain drain. We examine the steps needed to maximize the benefits and minimize the costs of this trend. For details, read our special research in the State of Pakistan’s Economy Half Year Report FY2024-25. https://youtu.be/hBzEaT-ln2o