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No end to migrant tragedies involving Pakistanis: Under-fire FIA uncovers woman-led human smuggling network

By Azaz Syed & Sher Ali Khalti Published in The News on January 19, 2025 LAHORE: Following the Mauritanian boat tragedy, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a human-trafficking network in Gujrat involving a woman named Ghulam Fatima and her three sons. The FIA officials arrested Fatima and her one son, Farhan, and completed interrogation, revealing […]

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Remittances soar 29.3% to $3.1bn in December

Published in The News on January 10, 2025 Pakistan’s remittances totalled $3.1 billion in December, reflecting a 29.3% increase compared to the same month last year, according to central bank data released on Friday. The data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed that the remittances had not only recorded a yearly increase but also registered[…]

Remittance survey for expatriates launched

By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on January 04, 2025 ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the Pakistan Remittance Survey 2025 to better understand the dynamics of remittance flows. All overseas Pakistanis have been advised to participate in the survey. In this regard, all Pakistani embassies, high commissions and consulates have been asked to[…]