The number of (a) student visas, and (b) visit visas issued to Pakistani nationals in (i) 2008 and (ii) the five years 2004-08, is shown in the following table. Reliable data is not held for years prior to 2004.
2008 2004-08 Student visas 9,663 58,783 Visit visas Family 38,272 207,585 Other 38,012 289,380