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Oct

Moving to UAE for work? Pakistani consulate issues job guidelines

Published in The Express Tribune on October 03, 2025 The Pakistan Consulate in Dubai has released a video aimed at informing Pakistani workers in the UAE about their employment rights and responsibilities, according to Khaleej Times. The video covers key workplace issues, including leave, salary, gratuity, overtime, and the correct procedure for legally quitting a job. The […]

ADB says sustained reforms, disaster resilience key to Pakistan’s continued economic growth

By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on September 30, 2025 Pakistan’s improved macroeconomic conditions have contributed to an uptick in growth in fiscal year 2025, underpinned by increased investment driven by continued policy reforms and economic stability, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report today. According to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025, the[…]

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Sep

New WB report highlights rise in national poverty rate, calls for people-centred reforms

By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on September 23, 2025 A new report published by the World Bank (WB) on Tuesday called attention to the rising national poverty rate in Pakistan, highlighting the need for sustained and people-centred reforms to protect vulnerable populations. The report, titled “Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan’s Poverty, Equity and Resilience Assessment”, marks[…]