Should You Include a Photo on Your Resume in Pakistan?

Photos are common in some Pakistani industries and banned in others. Use this rule of thumb before you attach a headshot.

Where photos still appear

Gulf-facing CVs, airline and hospitality roles, and some retail employer forms expect a professional photo.

Government biodata formats often include a passport-size picture in a fixed box.

Local HR sometimes asks for photo separately even if ATS-friendly CVs should stay text-only.

Multinational corporate, most tech ATS uploads, and US or UK linked roles prefer no photo to reduce bias.

LinkedIn already shows your face. Duplicating on CV uses space better spent on skills.

If Rozee preview mangles layout because of image placement, remove it.

Plain background, formal dress, recent image. No filters or group crops.

Small size embedded top right on a Word CV is traditional in Pakistan. Keep file size reasonable.

Match photo to interview day so security gates recognize you.

Some qualified candidates avoid photos on principle. That is valid for sectors that allow it.

When employer instructions say attach photo, follow instructions over general advice.

Never use CNIC scan as photo substitute on international applications.