Bureau of Emigration and PPAF Report New Labor and Interest Free Loan Figures for March 2026
March 2026 data shows 50,506 workers registered for overseas employment while the PPAF disbursed Rs. 562 million in interest-free loans to support poverty alleviation.
Pakistan Social Safety Nets Expand as Overseas Employment and BISP Funding Surge in FY2026
Pakistan reports a 22.8 percent rise in overseas worker registrations and a 36.9 percent increase in BISP expenditure, totaling Rs. 329.8 billion for Jul-Jan FY2026.
Emigration Surges While Social Safety Nets Strengthen in Pakistan
Pakistan recorded a 23.9% rise in registered emigrant workers in July 2025, while social protection programs including BISP and interest-free loans expanded significantly, highlighting the dual trends of rising overseas employment and stronger domestic welfare support.