Saudi authorities have dismissed social media claims suggesting expatriates with expired iqamas will automatically be marked as “huroob” under a new residency system. Read More: Ahsan Iqbal confirms holding Saudi iqama Officials clarified that no such policy has been introduced and described the circulating reports as inaccurate and not based on any official announcement. Under Saudi […]
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Missile debris injured five in Abu Dhabi amid tensions
ABU DHABI – Five Indian nationals were injured after debris fell following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates, authorities said. Read More: Fourth Pakistani killed in UAE due to ‘falling debris‘ According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the incident occurred in the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu […]
UAE allows expired residency expatriates to return without new entry visas
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure allowing expatriate residents whose residency visas expired while they were abroad to return to the country without needing a new entry permit. Read More: UAE govt announces new entry visas and residency rules According to the […]
Kuwait expands long-term residency permits for expatriates
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has expanded its residency framework, allowing eligible expatriates to obtain long-term residence permits of up to 10 or 15 years, according to new executive regulations, Al Qabas reported. The reforms target investors, property owners, and certain family categories, aiming to encourage long-term stability among foreigners contributing to the country’s economy. Read More: […]
Oct remittances surpass $3.4bn; PM Shehbaz thanks expatriates
The inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.4 billion in October 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Friday. Remittances increased by nearly 12% year-on-year (YoY), compared to $3.1 billion recorded in the same month last year. On a monthly basis, remittances were up over 7%, compared to $3.2 […]
Pakistan, Oman pledge to strengthen ties and ease visa process for workers
MUSCAT: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi met with Oman’s Minister of the Royal Office, General Sultan bin Mohammad Al Nu’amani, during his visit to Muscat on Thursday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Oman. According to a statement issued by the Embassy of Pakistan in […]
UAE Dirham Slightly Drops to 76.53 PKR, Benefits Pakistani Expats
ISLAMABAD – The UAE Dirham (AED) fell slightly to 76.53 PKR on October 16, 2025, down 0.02 PKR from yesterday’s 76.55 PKR, according to financial sources. The Dirham’s value is tied to the US Dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD, while the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) floats freely, influenced by trade, foreign reserves, inflation, and market […]
Expatriates are ignoring the prime minister
If you want to know how the economy is doing, do not bother listening to the convoluted arguments on television. Instead, call your friends or relatives living abroad. Ask them if they would like to invest their savings in Pakistan or keep their money in the West. Their response, in words and deeds, will answer […]