‘Remittances may hit all-time high of $36b this year’

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday provided a comprehensive update on the country’s economic progress, highlighting increased remittance inflows, growing investor confidence, and improved outcomes from institutional reforms. “The record-breaking remittance inflow for February 2025 reached an impressive $3.1 billion. We estimate an all-time high remittance inflow of $36 billion by […]

Pakistani architect Dr Yasmeen Lari refuses Israel’s Wolf Prize over Gaza genocide

 Renowned Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari has turned down the prestigious Wolf Prize 2025 in the field of architecture, citing the “continuing genocide” of Palestinians in Gaza. Lari confirmed her decision on Tuesday, explaining that she could not accept the award due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Wolf Prize, granted annually in Israel […]