PM thanks overseas Pakistanis as remittances hit record $3.6bn in December

PM thanks overseas Pakistanis as remittances hit record $3.6bn in December

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked overseas Pakistanis after remittances rose to a record $3.6 billion in December 2025, giving a major boost to the country’s economy. In a statement, the prime minister said remittances increased 16.5% compared to the same month last year, calling it a sign of the “strong confidence” of overseas Pakistanis in the government’s economic policies. He said by rejecting what he described as “propaganda” and co…

New jobs openings announced for Pakistani citizens in Kuwait: How to apply

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development, through the Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), has announced new employment opportunities for Pakistani nationals in Kuwait. Advertisement No. 179 invites applications for HTV Drivers and Helpers to join a prestigious client in Kuwait. This recruitment drive offers competitive tax-free salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a secure two-year renewable contract under Kuwaiti Lab…

PIAF urges govt to strengthen remittance framework amid strong inflows

LAHORE The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed the strong growth in workers’ remittances during the first half of fiscal year 2026, describing it as a vital support for the national economy at a time of weak exports and ongoing external challenges. However, PIAF leadership has urged the government to take further policy measures to sustain and enhance remittance inflows through formal channels. According to the…