Justice Project Pakistan and PCHR highlighted the plight of overseas Pakistanis in foreign jails. The groups marked International Migrants Day 2025 with a panel discussion in Islamabad. Speakers stressed urgent reforms to protect detained Pakistanis abroad. The event brought together lawmakers, officials, lawyers, and civil society members. Participants reviewed current consular practices and identified major […]
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Pakistan’s passport ranking improves amid crackdown on illegal travel
The Pakistani passport has risen in global ranking from 118th to 92nd this year, the Director-General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) told the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights. The improvement comes as authorities step up efforts to curb illegal travel and human trafficking. Read More: Pakistani passport ranks 4th […]
Thousands of Pakistanis deported over begging concerns
Thousands of Pakistanis have been deported from different countries for involvement in begging, officials revealed during a parliamentary committee meeting. The disclosures highlighted growing international concerns over illegal travel and misuse of visas by Pakistani nationals. Read More: Five Pakistanis deported from Sharjah for fake UK visas The details emerged during a meeting of the National Assembly’s […]
Pakistan-Kuwait deal set to transform investments
Kuwait has expressed strong interest in expanding its investment footprint in Pakistan as Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik met senior Kuwaiti leadership in Kuwait. Both sides agreed to enhance economic cooperation and deepen strategic ties. The discussions focused on long-term investment and mutual growth. During a meeting with Kuwait’s Minister of Finance and […]
Pakistan receives $3.2bn in remittances in November
Pakistan received $3.2 billion in workers’ remittances in November 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The figure marks a 9.4 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Analysts say the rise reflects strong support from overseas Pakistanis despite global economic challenges. During the first five months of the current fiscal year […]
Punjab limits overseas Pakistanis’ medical college seats
LAHORE: The Punjab government appears reluctant to expand the number of seats reserved for children of overseas Pakistanis in public sector medical and dental colleges. Currently, only 66 seats are set aside across 20 government colleges, constituting less than two percent of total admissions. Read More: PMDC lowers medical college entry criteria to fill vacant seats In April, […]
Lawmakers raise concerns over heavy taxes on imported mobile phones
ISLAMABAD — Heavy taxation on mobile phones brought from abroad became a major topic of discussion at a National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance meeting on Tuesday. Lawmakers expressed concerns over the financial burden on both overseas Pakistanis and citizens at home. Read More: New fiscal year brings heavy taxes, online business rules, and fuel levy […]
Interior minister vows zero tolerance for visa fraud mafias
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordered a strict nationwide crackdown on visa agents exploiting citizens. He warned that agent networks gambling with people’s futures will face zero tolerance. He also visited Islamabad Airport to meet outbound passengers and listen to their concerns directly. During the visit, Naqvi took serious notice of a complaint about low staffing […]
Pakistan Apni Party Chairman OPF head to aid overseas Pakistanis
Pakistan Apni Party Chairman Makhdoom Muhammad Ehsan Qureshi met OPF Managing Director Muhammad Afzal Bhatti in Brussels. The meeting focused on key issues faced by overseas Pakistanis. It also discussed solutions and future cooperation for their welfare. Qureshi praised Bhatti for his dedication to overseas Pakistanis and highlighted his compassionate approach. He said Bhatti played […]
OTP verification halts Punjab property stamp duty
Lahore, November 17, 2025: The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) has launched OTP verification for property stamp duty challans. The system aims to enhance security and ensure verified mobile numbers are used for transactions. However, stakeholders warn the rollout has disrupted challan issuance for many buyers and sellers. PLRA said OTP verification improves the authenticity […]