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JunPoverty rises to 28.9% despite economic recovery
By Usman Hanif Published in The Express Tribune on June 11, 2026 Pakistan’s poverty rate has climbed to 28.9% despite signs of economic recovery and improved macroeconomic stability, highlighting the disconnect between headline growth figures and living standards for millions of households. “Pakistan’s poverty declined over the long term, from […]
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JunMay sees ‘highest-ever monthly inflow’ of workers’ remittances at $4.3bn
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on June, 10, 2026 Workers’ remittances were recorded at $4.3 billion in May, registering growth on both a monthly and annual basis, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad also shared[…]
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JunA backdoor NFC revision?
By Nasir Jamal Published in Dawn on June, 10, 2026 WHEN Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb rises to present his third budget, the usual questions will apply. Which sectors face fresh taxation? Will the salaried class get any relief? How much will the cost of living increase? Who will get tax[…]
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Jun10,000 Pakistanis entered UK on student visas, later sought asylum: FIA DG
Published in The Express Tribune on June 09, 2026 Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Dr Usman Anwar on Tuesday revealed that as many as 10,000 Pakistanis travelled to the United Kingdom on student visas and subsequently applied for political asylum. The details were revealed during a meeting[…]
