By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on August 26, 2024 ISLAMABAD: A study published by the Asian Development Bank finds that Pakistani migrants tend to remit more when economic conditions are improving back home and when there is positive association between remittances and domestic economic activity. “This suggests that there is an opportunistic dimension to the remittance […]
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on August 10, 2024 KARACHI: Remittances from overseas Pakistani workers jumped 48 per cent in July compared to the same month a year ago, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Friday. Inflows in July 2024 reached $2.995 billion, up from $2.029bn in July last year. Analysts say that the[…]
By Nausheen Yusuf Published in The News on July 30, 2024 ISLAMABAD: In a concerning development for Pakistanis working abroad, multiple Gulf nations have voiced their concerns regarding Pakistani expatriates and labour force working in their respective countries. Briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, Secretary Overseas Pakistanis Dr Arshad apprised the forum that the United[…]