UBL & BAFL celebrate Independence Day with overseas Pakistanis KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis are one of our nation’s most valuable assets. With almost 9 million overseas... Published 17 Aug, 2023 03:49am
Pakistan ‘US had no role in making or overthrowing govts’ LAHORE: Dr Mubasher Chaudhry, a well-known American businessman of Pakistani origin and the leader of the Democratic... Published 17 Aug, 2023 03:49am
Pakistan Roshan Digital Account: SBP says total inflows cross $6.5bn mark Since its launch, inflows through Roshan Digital Account (RDA) have crossed the $6.5-billion mark, the State Bank of... Updated 12 Aug, 2023 07:53pm
Business & Finance Jul remittances down 19.3pc to $2.027bn YoY KARACHI: Inflow of home remittances fell sharply, ie, over 19.3 percent during the first month of this fiscal year,... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Pakistan Pakistan’s remittances clock in at just over $2bn in July Inflow 7.3% lower on monthly basis Updated 10 Aug, 2023 06:48pm
Pakistan Last day of govt: Shehbaz announces incentives package for overseas Pakistanis The outgoing PM hopes the upcoming government will continue its implementation Updated 09 Aug, 2023 10:53pm
Print Incentives, innovative services: Remittance inflows from GCC states may soar to $20bn: experts KARACHI: The remittance inflows can be increased by more than $5 billion to $20 billion to Pakistan through the... Updated 21 Jul, 2023 09:25am
Pakistan WWF improving workers’ welfare under Bilawal’s ‘guidance’: Turi ISLAMABAD: The Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) has delivered a stellar performance, significantly improving the welfare ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Print Companies profits bill approved by NA panel ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development on... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 08:51am
Print Cases of overseas Pakistanis: FTO issues guiding policy to FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has warned the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the harsh treatment of... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:06am
Pakistan ECP refuses to hold LG polls in Punjab thru EVMs, i-voting ISLAMABAD: The poll body has refused to hold the local government elections in Punjab through electronic voting... Updated 11 Jul, 2023 08:55am
Markets Pakistan’s remittances stand at $2.2bn in June, 3.9% higher month-on-month Cumulatively, at $27bn, remittances decrease 13.6% during FY23 as compared to FY22 Updated 10 Jul, 2023 06:41pm
Markets Pakistan looks at ‘medium-term’ inflation target of 5-7%: SBP chief Jameel Ahmad also announces MoU with Arab Monetary Fund to facilitate remittance inflow from GCC countries Updated 04 Jul, 2023 03:40pm
Pakistan Greece boat disaster: Investigation to be completed in a week, says Sanaullah Interior minister says government will come up with laws to penalise those responsible for such incidents Updated 20 Jun, 2023 08:22pm
Pakistan Sedition case registered against Sehbai, Mehdi, others ISLAMABAD: A sedition case has been registered against overseas Pakistanis Shaheen Sehbai, Haider Raza Mehdi, and... Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan Overseas Pakistanis: CM for prompt redressal of grievances LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has issued directions to the Inspector General of Police to... Published 05 Jun, 2023 03:27am
Pakistan Uplift projects in Islamabad reviewed: Welfare of overseas Pakistanis top priority: PM ISLAMABAD: A meeting on ongoing development projects was informed that residential units equipped with modern... Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am
Print RDA inflows cross $6bn mark in April KARACHI: Inflows of Roshan Digital Account (RDA) have crossed $6 billion mark for the first time since its... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:27am
Print Auction for CDA plots: Investors making payments in USD to get incentives: Dar ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has directed that for the auction of the Capital Development Authority (CDA)... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 11:32am
Pakistan Economy stabilising, says governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Monday that the national economy is stabilizing, and it ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Markets Charities’ plan to help raise $2bn from overseas Pakistanis put in ‘cold storage’ by ministry In February, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar publicly gave his green signal to a reported plan by charitable... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Pakistan Healthcare and education sectors: ‘SBP podcast highlights overseas Pakistanis’ role’ KARACHI: The latest episode of SBP Podcast series discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan in the healthcare and... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Editorials Rise in workers’ remittances EDITORIAL: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) website notes a rise in March 2023 remittances to 2.532 billion dollars... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 07:06am
Business & Finance RDA inflows cross $6bn mark KARACHI: Inflows arrived through Roshan Digital Account (RDA) from overseas Pakistanis crossed the $6 billion mark ... Published 08 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan Development Leadership Award: Ministry extends deadline for submission of entries till 16th ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has extended the deadline for submission of... Published 14 Mar, 2023 03:18am
Pakistan Overseas Pakistanis’ right to vote: SC seeks progress report from ECP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned how the amendment of the law of the right to vote of overseas Pakistanis is... Published 04 Mar, 2023 06:10am
Pakistan Overseas Pakistanis: Dar asks CDA authorities to fast-track execution of housing projects ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar on Saturday directed the CDA authorities for fast track and... Published 26 Feb, 2023 03:27am
Business & Finance Dar directs authorities to fast-track execution of overseas Pakistanis housing projects Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar has urged Capital Development Authority (CDA) officials to... Updated 25 Feb, 2023 07:18pm
Opinion The wrong state of affairs It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the issues with the Pakistan’s economy are deep rooted, while controllers of ... Published 09 Feb, 2023 06:41am
Print Real estate owned by overseas Pakistanis: UAE authorities do not share info ISLAMABAD: The tax authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have shared only twice financial information... Updated 09 Feb, 2023 08:48am