Call for Papers Conference on Social Remittances and Social Change: Links between Home and Host Communities February 21-22, 2023

Call for Papers Conference on Social Remittances and Social Change: Links between Home and Host Communities February 21-22, 2023 The Center for International Migration, Remittances and Diaspora (CIMRAD) at the Lahore School of Economics invites local, regional, and international scholars to submit proposals for inclusion in the conference, to be held in Lahore, Pakistan. Papers may analyze […]

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Pakistanis risk losing big on FIFA Cup jobs

By Ehtesham Mufti Published in The Express Tribune on August 12, 2022 KARACHI: Thousands of Pakistanis are at risk of missing out on employment opportunities at Qatar’s upcoming FIFA World Cup as long delays for medical examination and lack of facilities grind the processes to a crawl despite the issuance of visas. With just two facilities to[…]

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The worldwide labour crisis

By Rafia Zakaria Published in DAWN on July 06, 2022 PEOPLE are flocking to Disneyland in Orlando, Florida, just as they do every summer. The relaxation of pandemic rules means tourists feel much more comfortable interacting with others in crowded places. Surprises await those who venture to Orlando. The US labour shortage means that America has millions[…]