Published in The News on January 10, 2025 Pakistan’s remittances totalled $3.1 billion in December, reflecting a 29.3% increase compared to the same month last year, according to central bank data released on Friday. The data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed that the remittances had not only recorded a yearly increase but also registered […]
By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on January 04, 2025 ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the Pakistan Remittance Survey 2025 to better understand the dynamics of remittance flows. All overseas Pakistanis have been advised to participate in the survey. In this regard, all Pakistani embassies, high commissions and consulates have been asked to[…]
By Rabiya Javeri Agha Published in Dawn on December 19, 2024 LIKE many developing nations, Pakistan’s economy relies heavily on its migrant workers — individuals who leave home with dreams of a better future, not just for themselves but for their families. In 2023, 860,000 Pakistanis ventured abroad for employment, becoming the lifeline of our economy through[…]