Remittances from Pakistanis living abroad in past 3 months match IMF's USD 7-bn bail-out package

Foreign remittances sent by Pakistanis abroad in the past three months equals the USD 7 billion IMF bailout. Remittances in September alone were USD 2.8 billion. The Pakistan Stock Exchange showed a positive trend recently. A high-powered Saudi delegation is expected to visit soon, further boosting market optimism.