Latest stories about expat economy Pakistan

Overseas remittances to Pakistan surge by 31% in 2024

Economy 29 December 2024

Remittances from overseas Pakistanis recorded a significant increase in 2024, rising by 31%. Over $21 billion were sent to Pakistan from key sources including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the USA, the UK, the European Union, and other countries, marking a vital milestone for the nation’s economy.

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No decision on Pakistan joining Gaza stabilisation force, parliament to decide, security sources

Military 24 January 2026

Pakistan has ruled out any move against Palestinian interests, rejected participation in any mission to disarm Hamas, and clarified that no decision has yet been taken on joining an international stabilisation force, according to a high-level security briefing.

غزہ سے متعلق انٹرنیشنل سٹیبلائزیشن فورس میں شمولیت پر کوئی فیصلہ نہیں ہوا، تمام فیصلے پارلیمنٹ کرے گی، سیکیورٹی ذرائع

Military 23 January 2026

غزہ سے متعلق انٹرنیشنل اسٹیبلائزیشن فورس میں شمولیت پر کوئی فیصلہ نہیں ہوا، فیصلہ پارلیمنٹ کرے گی۔ تمام فیصلے پاکستان کے عالمی، سفارتی مفادات اور عوامی امنگوں کے مطابق ہونگے۔ پاکستان فلسطینی عوام کے خلاف کوئی قدم نہیں اٹھائے گا اور نہ ہی کسی ایسی مہم کا حصہ بنے گا جس کا مقصد حماس کو غیر مسلح کرنا ہو۔

Kuwait puts $100m on the line to launch Raqami Bank in Pakistan

Economy 23 January 2026

Raqami Bank, backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority, is set to launch in Pakistan with a planned $100 million investment, positioning itself as the country’s first fully Shariah-compliant digital retail bank under the State Bank of Pakistan’s new digital banking framework.

Trump wants Pakistan on his Gaza Peace Board. Here’s why that matters

Analysis 19 January 2026

Pakistan has been invited onto a US-backed Gaza peace board, a development that elevates its diplomatic profile and raises expectations on ceasefire, aid access and civilian protection.

European allies close ranks over Greenland as tariff threats strain Transatlantic ties

International 18 January 2026

Seven European allies have issued a rare joint statement backing Denmark and Greenland, warning that tariff threats and political pressure risk undermining transatlantic unity and Arctic security.