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.
Sindh Digital Social Protection Project Reaches 213 Million Dollars With New Global Support
The World Bank reports moderately satisfactory progress for the Sindh social protection project, reaching 900,000 women and expanding to 22 districts by 2026.
IMF Stresses Energy, Governance, and Fiscal Reforms for Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility
The IMF highlights the need for structural reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector, state-owned enterprises, governance, and fiscal policies under the Extended Fund Facility, while underscoring macroeconomic stability, targeted social safety nets, and market-driven exchange rates.