Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Approves Real Estate Relief Package to Attract Overseas Investment
The federal government is finalizing a property sector tax relief package aimed at attracting overseas Pakistani investors amidst the Middle East conflict and boosting the construction industry.
Cascading Dominoes: War, the Gulf, and Pakistan’s Remittance Lifeline
Pakistan’s economic stability remains closely linked to Gulf labour markets as millions of migrant workers power remittance flows exceeding $38 billion annually, highlighting both financial strength and structural dependence.
Pakistan Roshan Digital Account Inflows Surge to 12 Billion Dollars as February Deposits Hit 241 Million
State Bank of Pakistan reports a significant rise in Roshan Digital Account inflows for February 2026 with total deposits reaching a cumulative 12.17 billion dollars.
Workers’ Remittances Rise 15.4% in January 2026 as Digital Channels Strengthen Inflows to Pakistan
Pakistan’s workers’ remittances reached $3.5 billion in January 2026, reflecting strong year-on-year growth driven by overseas Pakistanis and expanding digital banking and transfer channels, according to official data.
Pakistan Sees 762,000 Citizens Migrate Abroad in 2025, Remittances Support Economy
Over 762,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad in 2025, with remittances reaching $19.7 billion, becoming the largest source of foreign inflows and helping stabilize Pakistan’s economy amid declining FDI and exports.
Roshan Digital Account remittances reach $11.7B, overseas Pakistanis increase investments
Roshan Digital Account inflows rise to $11.707 billion by December 2025, with December remittances at $213 million and account registrations surpassing 893,000, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
Pakistan Records $100 Million Current Account Surplus in November on Strong Remittance Inflows
Pakistan recorded a $100 million current account surplus in November 2025, reversing October’s deficit, largely due to strong remittance inflows despite weak exports and a widening trade deficit.
Roshan Digital Accounts Attract $205 Million in October, Showing Steady Investor Confidence
Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) saw $205 million in inflows during October 2025, increasing cumulative inflows to $11.3 billion and reflecting growing confidence among non-resident Pakistanis.
BOP joins hands with Al Jazira Exchange UAE to enhance global remittance network for overseas Pakistanis
The Bank of Punjab strengthens its international remittance network through a new partnership with Al Jazira Exchange UAE, ensuring faster and more secure money transfers for overseas Pakistanis.
BOP and Onyx Exchange UAE collaborate to enhance remittance transfers for overseas Pakistanis
The Bank of Punjab partners with Onyx Exchange UAE to enhance secure, fast, and reliable remittance transfers to Pakistan, strengthening financial connectivity for overseas Pakistanis.