Listen to the article In 2024, more than 727,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad for work, a decrease of 15% compared to the 862,625 people who left in 2023. While some see this decline as detrimental to Pakistan, others see it as an opportunity for skilled professionals to improve their capabilities and bring back their expertise, Express … Read more
Listen to the article The Foreign Office (FO) has strongly condemned the increase in racist and Islamophobic comments directed against the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom. FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan made the remarks on Monday during a weekly press briefing in Islamabad, expressing concern over the recent public discourse surrounding the British Pakistani … Read more
A representative image of a Schengen visa issued on a passport. — Travel and leisure Asia The European Union (EU) office has issued a “fraud alert” to warn Pakistanis about “criminal organizations” spreading misleading information about visas and consular appointments through fake embassy entries and fake phone numbers. Speaking to and consular appointments, including false … Read more
The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development was informed on Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not imposed a “total denial” of issuance of visas to Pakistani nationals, despite concerns persistent concerns regarding visa restrictions. The remarks were made during a committee session chaired by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, during … Read more
The Greek navy carries out a rescue operation after a migrant boat sank off the island of Gavdos, Greece, December 14, 2024. — Reuters The ambassador says dozens of Pakistanis are still missing. The chances of survival of the missing are low: Qureshi. Survivors recall a harrowing journey and an unfortunate incident. Revealing details of … Read more
Representative image of Pakistani passengers boarding an aircraft. — APPLICATION/File A plane carrying 318 Pakistanis leaves for Islamabad. Ahsan Iqbal will receive passengers at Islamabad airport. Prime Minister Shehbaz speaks to Lebanese Prime Minister for evacuation. ISLAMABAD: A special chartered plane carrying 318 Pakistanis, stranded in Syria due to the developing situation and later reaching … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Syria, in Islamabad on December 9, 2024. — PID The government is considering the evacuation of Pakistanis via neighboring countries. PM orders Pak embassy to establish information desk and helpline. “CMU must remain operational in Syria and neighboring countries.” Citing the … Read more
Two guards stand outside the Foreign Ministry office in Islamabad, Pakistan. -AFP The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks Pakistanis in Syria to contact the CMU. The ministry provides contact details for facilitation purposes. Rebels claim control of Syrian capital as Assad flees. ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has activated its Crisis Management Unit … Read more