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Sep

Rising remittances, falling exports

By SHAMSUL ISLAM KHAN Published in The Express Tribune on September 21, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is receiving more dollars from overseas Pakistanis while earning less at home, slowing momentum from its own productive economy. This is the paradox confronting policymakers: remittances are rising strongly, but exports are struggling to maintain their pace, trade deficit is widening, foreign […]

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Sep

Pakistan Launches National Emigration and Welfare Policy 2026

The Government of Pakistan launched the National Emigration and Welfare Policy 2026 on 23 July 2026, establishing a comprehensive framework for managing labour migration and strengthening the protection and welfare of Pakistani migrants and their families. The policy focuses on promoting safe, orderly and regular migration, improving migrants’ skills in line with changing international labour-market demands, strengthening[…]

Citadel of history

Published in Dawn on September, 06, 2026 LAHORE’S cultural credence carries the weight of over 1,000 years of civilisational legacy. Studded with Mughal monuments, Sikh memorials and Sufi seats, the city was chosen as the Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026 to 2027 by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. An annually rotating title among member states, the designation[…]