Remittances stay strong despite incentives cut
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on September 09, 2025 KARACHI: Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis have remained robust despite the rationalisation of incentives for banks and exchange companies. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), remittance inflows in the first two months of FY26 rose by 7pc, dispelling […]
Pakistan’s Nursing Workforce- Export Potential, Challenges, and Recommendations
Published in https://www.pbc.org.pk This study titled, “Pakistan’s Nursing Workforce – Export Potential and Challenges” is part of the PBC’s “Serve More Serve Better” component of its “Make-in-Pakistan” initiative. The goals of the study are to promote exports of Pakistani nursing professionals; identify specific challenges that hinder their acceptance in global[…]
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JulPanel unveils sweeping civil service reforms
By Mehtab Haider Published in The News on July 25, 2025 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s new committee, headed by Minister Ahsan Iqbal, has proposed national executive service (NES) with lateral entry and compensation overhaul, modeling army HR practices. The protection of tenure-based postings is also proposed in the recommendations[…]
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JulBrain drain: A national crisis in slow motion
By Mansoor Ahmed Published in The News on July 23, 2025 LAHORE: Pakistan is witnessing an unprecedented brain drain, with the past two years recording a significant surge in migration of skilled labour in recent years. The phenomenon, long a concern for developing countries, has taken a deeply troubling turn[…]
