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Jun

The ‘external’ vote

By Maleeha Lodhi Published in DAWN on Jun 13, 2022 VOTING by expatriate Pakistanis has been a hot topic of discussion in parliament, judiciary and the media. There is no disagreement on voting by our diaspora. Their right to vote is provided by law. Although the recent amendment of the election law was returned by the president […]

Pakistan’s remittances may grow 8pc: WB report

By Amin Ahmed Published in DAWN on May 13, 2022 ISLAMABAD: The remittance outlook for South Asia in 2023 is highly uncertain, warns a new World Bank report, which says it is unlikely that the strong growth in remittances in the region in 2020 and 2021 can be sustained through 2023. In Pakistan, remittances are projected to[…]

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Apr

UAE announces 10 types of new entry, residence visas

Published in The Express Tribune on April 18, 2022 In one of the biggest overhauls of the visa system, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday introduced a new entry and residence scheme offering “10 types of entry visas with simplified requirements and more benefits”. According to an official statement, the new visas require no host or[…]