The Macro Impact of Remittances PowerPoint presentation link Rashid Amjad* The far-reaching impact of remittances on Pakistan’s economy since the mid-1970s and continuing for over 50 years until 2026 is undeniable. However, the question of whether their overall impact has fully realised its potential in terms of raising economic growth has been raised repeatedly. Recently, two prominent […]
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AprBy Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on April, 09, 2026 KARACHI: Despite turbulence stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, the country received 17 per cent higher remittances in March compared to February, the State Bank of Pakistan announced on Wednesday. The $3.8bn inflow was the highest so far this fiscal year, but it was 5pc lower[…]
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AprBy Waseem Ashraf Butt Published in Dawn on April, 08, 2026 • Families say victims hailed from Gujrat, Gujranwala regions; one survives • Over 80 migrants went missing after boat carrying 120 people sank in Mediterranean GUJRAT: After a boat carrying more than 100 migrants capsized off the coast of Italy on Sunday, at least 20 Pakistani[…]