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 […]
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:[…]
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[…]