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In 2024, more than 727,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad for employment, a 15% decrease from the 862,625 individuals who left in 2023. While some view this drop as detrimental to Pakistan, others see it as an opportunity for skilled professionals to enhance their capabilities and bring back expertise, Express News reported. #pakistani #jobs #travel #visa #news

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has decided to consult Islamic scholars regarding a bill related to black magic, sorcery, and witchcraft. They proposed the formation of a government committee to address this issue carefully, as reported by The News. The committee, chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem Rahman, met at Parliament House on Tuesday to discuss critical issues, review key bills, address public petitions, and consider security concerns. During the meeting, the panel examined Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri’s Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, which aims to impose a seven-year prison sentence on individuals who spread and promote black magic. #Pakistani #blackmagic #pakistan #news

To enhance bilateral trade, Pakistan and Iran have inaugurated a new border corridor in Panjgur’s Kohak Cheedgi area. This initiative aims to foster legal trade, provide employment, and strengthen economic ties, addressing long-standing demands from Balochistan's business community. #iran #pakistan #trade #import #export #business #tehran #news

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said that the country is preparing to launch yuan-denominated bonds (panda bonds) this year to shore up its finances, a Bloomberg report confirmed. The country is planning to raise $200 million to $250m from Chinese investors over the next six to nine months, the finance minister told Bloomberg in an interview. Panda bonds are a type of debt security issued by foreign entities in the Chinese capital markets, and they are denominated in Chinese yuan (RMB). #Pandabonds #china #pakistan #stockmarket #business #news #investment

At least 52 more Pakistanis were deported from seven countries including the US, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE on various charges, The News reported. Three of these were arrested at the Karachi Airport, while others were allowed to go home. According to Immigration sources, one Pakistani citizen was sent back for illegal stay in Sweden, two for illegal entry into the US and lost passport, two persons blacklisted from Saudi Arabia, one for drug smuggling, one for begging, and 11 were deported on various other charges. Nine more Pakistanis were deported from Saudi Arabia on the complaint of the sponsor, 11 for overstaying in the Kingdom, and seven for losing their passports or visas. One Pakistani was deported from Oman on visa expiry, one from the UAE for being an illegal immigrant, and two each from Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and Malawi for staying illegally. Three children, born in Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and Malawi, were sent to Pakistan on emergency documents. #PAKISTANI #travel #visa #news

Bangladesh Ambassador to Pakistan Muhammad Iqbal Khan has said that Pakistanis can now obtain visas for his country online, The News reported on Sunday. #Dhaka has relaxed visa conditions for the country. During his visit to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the ambassador said that the people of Bangladesh want to have a loving relationship with the people of Pakistan and increasing cooperation between the two countries was the need of the hour. #Pakistani #bangladesh #pakistan #travel #visa #news

A petition filed in the Lahore High Court seeks an immediate ban on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, citing misuse for blackmail, fake content, and inappropriate videos. Filed by citizen Aslam through Advocate Nadeem Sarwar, the petition accuses social media platforms of harming the family structure and lacking proper licensing for uploaded content. The petitioner urges enforcement of Citizen Protection Rules and a shutdown of all social media platforms in Pakistan. #socialmedia #vlogging #family #pakistani #muslim #karachi #news

Bangladesh has streamlined the visa process for Pakistanis to further strengthen trade and economic relations between the two countries. During a meeting with the business community at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Saturday, Iqbal Hussain, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, announced that the Bangladeshi government has eliminated the requirement for clearance from Dhaka for Pakistani heads of missions when issuing visas. He emphasized that increasing trade and investment between the two nations should be a top priority for future progress and highlighted the importance of collaborating with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry to achieve this objective. Hussain expressed that the Bangladeshi government is keen to improve relations with Pakistan, which have been less than satisfactory over the past decade. With a population of 180 million, Bangladesh represents a significant consumer market that Pakistan can tap into. The diplomat noted that the trade potential between the two countries remains largely untapped, presenting an opportunity for Pakistan to capitalize on this potential. #pakistani #bangladesh #visa #travel #pakistan #news #business

The European Union has issued a warning to Pakistan regarding potential disruptions in rice imports, prompting Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain to meet with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) in Karachi on Friday. Expressing concern over disruptions in rice exports, Rana Tanveer Hussain emphasized that the European Union is highly sensitive regarding quality standards and has issued warnings about halting imports. “We need to address these issues proactively to ensure smooth exports,” he cautioned, reflecting the urgency of the situation. #Pakistani #business #import #export #rice #pakistan #eu #europe #news