Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad. Dar emphasized urgent de-escalation in the Middle East to ensure regional peace and security. The meeting affects Pakistani citizens living abroad and involved Commonwealth stakeholders. Dar informed the envoy that he cannot attend the upcoming Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers […]
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Pakistani expat remittances soar to $3.5 billion in january
Remittances from overseas Pakistanis reached $3.5 billion in January 2026, marking a 15.4% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, reflecting steady inflows from key countries. During the period from July 2025 to January 2026, total remittances amounted to $23.2 billion, up 11.3% compared to $20.9 billion in the same […]
Govt vows swift action on overseas Pakistanis’ property
The government has assured overseas Pakistanis that their illegally occupied properties in Islamabad will be fully protected. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that any reported illegal occupation will be resolved within seven days. The DC Islamabad is directed to act promptly, ensuring investors’ rights are safeguarded without delay. Officials emphasized that expatriates’ investments in the […]
Overseas Pakistanis drive employment and economic growth
The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has substantially strengthened the employment opportunities and welfare protection of overseas Pakistanis as a result of improvements introduced to its systems in 2025. Taking advantage of the facilities provided by the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment, the number of Pakistani workers sent abroad recorded a […]
PTA launches initiative to keep mobile SIM active for overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new initiative to help overseas Pakistanis keep their mobile SIM cards active and prevent them from being blocked while abroad. The move is part of the authority’s commitment to providing uninterrupted telecom services to citizens living outside Pakistan. Read More: PTA ensures uninterrupted SIM services abroad Under […]
PTA ensures uninterrupted SIM services abroad
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that Pakistani SIMs will no longer be blocked during overseas travel. Expats can now retain full ownership of their SIMs, even during extended stays abroad. This decision aims to ensure uninterrupted mobile services for Pakistanis living or working outside the country. Previously, Pakistani SIMs were often deactivated after prolonged […]
PM praises overseas Pakistanis for record remittances
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday hailed overseas Pakistanis for sending record remittances during December 2025. He said the inflow stood at $3.6 billion, surpassing last year’s figures and reflecting a 16.5 per cent year-on-year increase. Read More: PM Shehbaz strengthens support for overseas Pakistanis In a statement, the prime minister said the rise signaled expatriates’ […]
Pakistanis can now retain citizenship when applying for German nationality
BERLIN: Pakistan has completed the formalities required to finalise a dual nationality arrangement with Germany, allowing Pakistan-origin residents to retain their Pakistani citizenship while acquiring German nationality, the Pakistanis Embassy in Germany confirmed. Read More: Pakistan allows dual nationality with 22 countries under new law Under the new arrangement, Pakistanis applying for German citizenship will no longer be […]
India misjudged Pakistan’s military strength, says former air chief
Former Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sohail Aman said India made a strategic miscalculation by underestimating Pakistan’s military capability during the escalation in May this year. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, he stated that Pakistan’s response defied Indian expectations and altered regional perceptions of power. Read More: Pakistan ranked among top […]
Panel urges stronger consular protection for overseas Pakistani
ISLAMABAD: Justice Project Pakistan (JPP), in collaboration with the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR), marked International Migrants Day 2025 with a panel discussion highlighting the challenges faced by overseas Pakistani prisoners. Speakers underscored the urgent need to strengthen and codify Pakistan’s consular protection framework to safeguard citizens abroad. Read More: Rights Groups Highlight Overseas Pakistanis in […]