Pakistan’s issues require local solutions, not the political views of overseas Pakistanis

[FearlessRoar]

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves $ 16.05 billion

The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 16,052.1 million while the SBP reserves recorded as $ 11,372.4 million as of 24 January 2025.

The State Bank of Pakistan, informed in a statement issued here on Thursday, that liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank “decreased by US$ 76 million to US$ 11,372.4 million due to external debt repayments” during the week ended on January 24, 2025. Meanwhile, the break up of the foreign reserves position shows that, commercial banks held net foreign reserves of $ 4,679.7 million during the period under review.

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country, in the previous week ended on January 17, 2024, were $ 16,189.3 million.

Among them foreign reserves held by the central bank were recorded as $ 11,448.7 million while net reserves of $ 4,740.6 million were held by commercial banks.

Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves $ 16.05 billion

KARACHI, Jan 30 (APP):The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 16,052.1 million while the SBP reserves recorded as $ 11,372.4 million as of

www.app.com.pk

 

[HalBass9]

Overseas Pakistanis need to seriously consider this now: just because their remittances help Pakistan’s economy doesn’t mean that Pakistanis living in Pakistan must accept their preferred political party as flawless.

You don’t have to agree, but at least respect democracy by accepting the 80% mandate of Pakistanis, you are in the minority.

The discussion isn’t about PTI being flawless, no political party is without flaws.

Present a stronger argument, we all know you’re capable of it.

 

[FearlessRoar]

You don’t have to agree, but at least respect democracy by accepting the 80% mandate of Pakistanis, you are in the minority.

The discussion isn’t about PTI being flawless, no political party is without flaws.

Present a stronger argument, we all know you’re capable of it.

I can't accept that mandate which imposes ideologies on us that I don't believe in.

 

[Bewal Express]

I can't accept that mandate which imposes ideologies on us that I don't believe in.

What does that mean? Who is us? Are you the 10% and men with guns, who are you? Explain this statement

 

[Bewal Express]

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves $ 16.05 billion

The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 16,052.1 million while the SBP reserves recorded as $ 11,372.4 million as of 24 January 2025.

The State Bank of Pakistan, informed in a statement issued here on Thursday, that liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank “decreased by US$ 76 million to US$ 11,372.4 million due to external debt repayments” during the week ended on January 24, 2025. Meanwhile, the break up of the foreign reserves position shows that, commercial banks held net foreign reserves of $ 4,679.7 million during the period under review.

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country, in the previous week ended on January 17, 2024, were $ 16,189.3 million.

Among them foreign reserves held by the central bank were recorded as $ 11,448.7 million while net reserves of $ 4,740.6 million were held by commercial banks.

Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves $ 16.05 billion

KARACHI, Jan 30 (APP):The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 16,052.1 million while the SBP reserves recorded as $ 11,372.4 million as of

www.app.com.pk

After 3 years of crashing the economy that have got back to IKs level

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I can't accept that mandate which imposes ideologies on us that I don't believe in.

In a democracy there are always people who have to accept ideologies they don't believe in. That's the whole point of democracy, the party that gets the most backing of the people gets into govt.

 

[HalBass9]

I can't accept that mandate which imposes ideologies on us that I don't believe in.

You are not required to accept the ideologies, but you must acknowledge the majority mandate. Essentially, your stance implies a rejection of democracy in Pakistan.

 

[Bewal Express]

I can't accept that mandate which imposes ideologies on us that I don't believe in.

I can see why you see support NS

 

[Bewal Express]

You are not required to accept the ideologies, but you must acknowledge the majority mandate. Essentially, your stance implies a rejection of democracy in Pakistan.

And now you see why he supports NS and the crooked witch. Apparently his ideology includes stealing from a poor country

 

[FearlessRoar]

I can see why you see support NS

Oh so the party you support is right and the one other Pakistanis support is wrong?

 

[FearlessRoar]

GDP Growth Rate

Nawaz Sharif (2013-2017): Averaged 4-5.5%, peaked at 5.8% in 2017 (highest in a decade).

Imran Khan (2018-2022): Slowed to 1-2%, dropped to -0.94% in 2020 due to COVID-19, rebounded to 5.7% in 2021 but was unstable.

Inflation (CPI - Consumer Price Index)

Nawaz Sharif: 3-5% (low inflation due to stable policies).

Imran Khan: 10-14% (high inflation, food prices skyrocketed).

Foreign Reserves & Debt

Nawaz Sharif: Foreign reserves increased to $20 billion.

Imran Khan: Reserves fell below $10 billion, requiring multiple IMF bailouts.

Now tell me Pakistanis living in Pakistan, who would they choose? What does a common Pakistani want?

@Bewal Express We don’t support Imran Khan politically because of this and I’m sure you won’t respond logically or base your answer on statistics and facts.

As @Pakpak disappeared instead of presenting counter stats to this.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Invaluable remittance. For upkeep of your own family.

Let know once you invest in pakistan with "invaluable" remittance.

We'll hear your POV then.

The Money is spent In the economy, eventually lands into the laps of the corrupt system and government.

As an atheist Pakistani living outside, its clear you have no love for the Islamic republic but are joyfully piggy backing on ideas which are detreminal to the nation or people for your own amusement

Everyone else who has such calls of no interference or support for the regime only do so because they have and continue to benefit from illegal corruption.

 

[Bewal Express]

@Bewal Express We don’t support Imran Khan politically because of this and I’m sure you won’t respond logically or base your answer on statistics and facts.

But you didn’t say that. You said you would never accept a democracy.

It’s interesting that you talk about the success of NS.

Firstly, you forgot to mention that IK dealt with the pandemic, a once-in-a-100-year event. He handled it so well that the establishment had to postpone things for two years. But you guys have very short memories, and worse, you wanted to lock down and starve people. IK managed to deal with the pandemic with only $15 billion in higher borrowing. Contrast this with much higher borrowing by NS over five years.

The inflation you quote was kept low by an artificially low rupee-to-dollar exchange rate.

Now, as you don’t understand the cost of artificially suppressing the currency by a third, we do. If you want to know, I’m quite happy to explain it.

You talk about economic growth, but when IK took over, we were already at the door of the IMF. As far back as 2017, Pakistan had started talking about needing another IMF bailout. If the economy was in such a good place, why did Pakistan need another
bailout?

 

[Bewal Express]

Oh so the party you support is right and the one other Pakistanis support is wrong?

I think you are very confused. I support a party that won the elections. You support a party that needs guns, tanks and form 47s.

 

[Bewal Express]

@Bewal Express We don’t support Imran Khan politically because of this and I’m sure you won’t respond logically or base your answer on statistics and facts.

As @Pakpak disappeared instead of presenting counter stats to this.

Can you explain this if NS was so good. Hint look at the date before your reply. I look forward to your explanation

Imran Khan and the IMF: Pakistan's bailout dilemma

Here are some questions and answers about the predicament faced by the economy.

www.dawn.com

 

[FearlessRoar]

But you didn’t say that. You said you would never accept a democracy.

It’s interesting that you talk about the success of NS.

Firstly, you forgot to mention that IK dealt with the pandemic, a once-in-a-100-year event. He handled it so well that the establishment had to postpone things for two years. But you guys have very short memories, and worse, you wanted to lock down and starve people. IK managed to deal with the pandemic with only $15 billion in higher borrowing. Contrast this with much higher borrowing by NS over five years.

The inflation you quote was kept low by an artificially low rupee-to-dollar exchange rate.

Now, as you don’t understand the cost of artificially suppressing the currency by a third, we do. If you want to know, I’m quite happy to explain it.

You talk about economic growth, but when IK took over, we were already at the door of the IMF. As far back as 2017, Pakistan had started talking about needing another IMF bailout. If the economy was in such a good place, why did Pakistan need another
bailout?

Dealing with a pandemic goes beyond just deciding whether to shut down or stay open. It’s about how you plan and manage the fallout, and unfortunately, PTI didn’t do that effectively. Imran Khan’s approach to the pandemic lacked proper preparation, had inconsistent policies, and didn’t provide the support people really needed.

The call for a lockdown wasn’t just about closing businesses—it was based on public health advice, which many countries followed. It wasn’t about starving people; it was about protecting lives.

When Nawaz Sharif took over, Pakistan’s economy was in ruins. His borrowing wasn’t about racking up debt for no reason—it was aimed at breathing life back into crucial sectors like infrastructure and energy. Take CPEC, for example. That borrowing was about long-term growth. On the flip side, PTI’s borrowing wasn’t about investment or creating growth; it was just about plugging holes left by poor fiscal policies and mismanagement.

Nawaz Sharif’s loans were meant to create jobs, build infrastructure, and ensure Pakistan’s future economic independence. PTI, on the other hand, couldn’t turn their loans into sustainable growth.

As for the rupee, PTI’s handling of it only led to the situation you're now complaining about—an artificially suppressed currency that caused more harm than good in the long run. The real problem wasn’t just the devaluation, it was that they suppressed the rupee and then devalued it all at once, causing inflation and hurting the poor the most. You probably won’t understand the full impact of that, because economics isn’t something that’s easy to grasp unless you dig deeper.

When PTI came into power, they inherited an economy that was already dealing with structural issues from previous governments. Instead of addressing those issues systematically, they just kept blaming the past while failing to create their own solid policies. The IMF bailout they ended up needing came because they mismanaged the economy and had no clear plan for moving forward—something Nawaz Sharif actually had, with his more strategic approach.

The need for another bailout wasn’t because of Nawaz Sharif’s time in office—it was because of the mismanagement that followed. Sure, the global economy slowed down, but PTI also failed to make any real structural reforms or boost exports and investments, which is why they had to go to the IMF too.

 

[FearlessRoar]

I think you are very confused. I support a party that won the elections. You support a party that needs guns, tanks and form 47s.

Lol, this is your problem—you think what you believe and support is right.

 

[Bewal Express]

Lol, this is your problem—you think what you believe and support is right.

No. You said that you didn't accept democracy. Why is that?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Can you explain this if NS was so good. Hint look at the date before your reply. I look forward to your explanation

Imran Khan and the IMF: Pakistan's bailout dilemma

Here are some questions and answers about the predicament faced by the economy.

www.dawn.com

The economic situation when PTI took over wasn’t just some random crisis it was the result of years of mismanagement including during the PPP’s time in power Nawaz Sharif’s government had already started putting Pakistan on the path to recovery.

Yes there was a balance of payments issue but Nawaz’s team had already started addressing it with export initiatives and energy reforms Instead of building on that PTI’s government failed to capitalize on these opportunities and made things worse by weakening the rupee and pushing inflation through the roof.

Nawaz Sharif’s government used loans wisely to build infrastructure and long-term energy solutions On the other hand PTI took on massive debt that didn’t lead to any real economic growth or infrastructure and they couldn’t even keep a stable finance minister.

 

[HalBass9]

The economic situation when PTI took over wasn’t just some random crisis it was the result of years of mismanagement including during the PPP’s time in power Nawaz Sharif’s government had already started putting Pakistan on the path to recovery.

Yes there was a balance of payments issue but Nawaz’s team had already started addressing it with export initiatives and energy reforms Instead of building on that PTI’s government failed to capitalize on these opportunities and made things worse by weakening the rupee and pushing inflation through the roof.

Nawaz Sharif’s government used loans wisely to build infrastructure and long-term energy solutions On the other hand PTI took on massive debt that didn’t lead to any real economic growth or infrastructure and they couldn’t even keep a stable finance minister.

Covid
Long term vs short term growth.
Balance of payment.

So many other terms but why bother?

 

[FearlessRoar]

No. You said that you didn't accept democracy. Why is that?

When i said i don't accept democracy? I want democracy but if some bunch of people want to bring in those who don't know how to handle the economy how can I support it? My only concern is the economy and I want a secular Pakistan.

PTI is not secular and not capable enough of handling the economy,l that's why I can't just support PTI. Although in the 2018 elections I voted for Imran Khan and was super excited about it, when I saw poor policies regarding the economy, I understood PTI is not capable enough to handle the economy at all and their agenda is not secular either.

 

[Bewal Express]

Dealing with a pandemic goes beyond just deciding whether to shut down or stay open. It’s about how you plan and manage the fallout, and unfortunately, PTI didn’t do that effectively. Imran Khan’s approach to the pandemic lacked proper preparation, had inconsistent policies, and didn’t provide the support people really needed.

The call for a lockdown wasn’t just about closing businesses—it was based on public health advice, which many countries followed. It wasn’t about starving people; it was about protecting lives.

When Nawaz Sharif took over, Pakistan’s economy was in ruins. His borrowing wasn’t about racking up debt for no reason—it was aimed at breathing life back into crucial sectors like infrastructure and energy. Take CPEC, for example. That borrowing was about long-term growth. On the flip side, PTI’s borrowing wasn’t about investment or creating growth; it was just about plugging holes left by poor fiscal policies and mismanagement.

Nawaz Sharif’s loans were meant to create jobs, build infrastructure, and ensure Pakistan’s future economic independence. PTI, on the other hand, couldn’t turn their loans into sustainable growth.

As for the rupee, PTI’s handling of it only led to the situation you're now complaining about—an artificially suppressed currency that caused more harm than good in the long run. The real problem wasn’t just the devaluation, it was that they suppressed the rupee and then devalued it all at once, causing inflation and hurting the poor the most. You probably won’t understand the full impact of that, because economics isn’t something that’s easy to grasp unless you dig deeper.

When PTI came into power, they inherited an economy that was already dealing with structural issues from previous governments. Instead of addressing those issues systematically, they just kept blaming the past while failing to create their own solid policies. The IMF bailout they ended up needing came because they mismanaged the economy and had no clear plan for moving forward—something Nawaz Sharif actually had, with his more strategic approach.

The need for another bailout wasn’t because of Nawaz Sharif’s time in office—it was because of the mismanagement that followed. Sure, the global economy slowed down, but PTI also failed to make any real structural reforms or boost exports and investments, which is why they had to go to the IMF too.

NS had no clue what he was doing. You ignored the crisis IK took over from your great leader.

For a start we don't need your validation for his handling of the pandemic.Even the internationally renowned Economist magazine praised his efforts.

Compare this to how many people died during the NS PDM govt and it's failure to distribute cheap atta.

As far infrastructure spending is concerned- what infrastructure spending? Are we talking about building Dams? It took IK to raise concerns for Dams. And who allowed the IPPs to steal billions? Today, due NS incompetence, PKs are paying the most expensive prices for their electricity in the whole of the region. And had it not been IKs renegotiation of the IPP sovereign contracts PKs would paying even higher prices.I

K let the exchange rate float freely, while NS and Munshi kept it artificially low and destroyed our exports. Exports went down in his tenure from the PPP era.

PM Imran praises NCOC after Pakistan ranked among top countries for handling Covid-19

British magazine The Economist has ranked Pakistan at no. 3, behind only Hong Kong and New Zealand, for Covid-19 handling.

www.dawn.com

Pakistan finds a place among the best-performing countries in handling Covid

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) — the nerve centre of Pakistan's coronavirus response — the team of the Ehsaas Programme and the State Bank of Pakistan after The Economist ranked Pakistan among the best performing countries in...

www.southasiamonitor.org

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Data:— Electricity prices in South Asia, per unit ( adjusted to PKR)<br><br>1. Pakistan:— 62 Rs<br>2. Sri Lanka:— 27 Rs<br>3. India:— 21 Rs<br>4. Bangladesh:— 20 Rs<br>5. Afghanistan:— 15 Rs</p>&mdash; South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) <a href="

https://twitter.com/x/status/1795502038786113923

">May 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Bewal Express]

When i said i don't accept democracy? I want democracy but if some bunch of people want to bring in those who don't know how to handle the economy how can I support it? My only concern is the economy and I want a secular Pakistan.

PTI is not secular and not capable enough of handling the economy,l that's why I can't just support PTI. Although in the 2018 elections I voted for Imran Khan and was super excited about it, when I saw poor policies regarding the economy, I understood PTI is not capable enough to handle the economy at all and their agenda is not secular either.

What? In a democracy we have to.
"I can't accept that mandate".

 

[IMMY69]

@Bewal Express We don’t support Imran Khan politically because of this and I’m sure you won’t respond logically or base your answer on statistics and facts.

As @Pakpak disappeared instead of presenting counter stats to this.

The stats you've posted are out of context and hence out of whack

 

[Bewal Express]

When i said i don't accept democracy? I want democracy but if some bunch of people want to bring in those who don't know how to handle the economy how can I support it? My only concern is the economy and I want a secular Pakistan.

PTI is not secular and not capable enough of handling the economy,l that's why I can't just support PTI. Although in the 2018 elections I voted for Imran Khan and was super excited about it, when I saw poor policies regarding the economy, I understood PTI is not capable enough to handle the economy at all and their agenda is not secular either.

So the PTI couldn't handle the economy but when IK took over in 2018, the economy was already bankrupt and i showed the article when he took over from Dawn. Why was the country bankrupt?

 

[FearlessRoar]

NS had no clue what he was doing. You ignored the crisis IK took over from your great leader.

For a start we don't need your validation for his handling of the pandemic.Even the internationally renowned Economist magazine praised his efforts.

Compare this to how many people died during the NS PDM govt and it's failure to distribute cheap atta.

As far infrastructure spending is concerned- what infrastructure spending? Are we talking about building Dams? It took IK to raise concerns for Dams. And who allowed the IPPs to steal billions? Today, due NS incompetence, PKs are paying the most expensive prices for their electricity in the whole of the region. And had it not been IKs renegotiation of the IPP sovereign contracts PKs would paying even higher prices.I

K let the exchange rate float freely, while NS and Munshi kept it artificially low and destroyed our exports. Exports went down in his tenure from the PPP era.

PM Imran praises NCOC after Pakistan ranked among top countries for handling Covid-19

British magazine The Economist has ranked Pakistan at no. 3, behind only Hong Kong and New Zealand, for Covid-19 handling.

www.dawn.com

Pakistan finds a place among the best-performing countries in handling Covid

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) — the nerve centre of Pakistan's coronavirus response — the team of the Ehsaas Programme and the State Bank of Pakistan after The Economist ranked Pakistan among the best performing countries in...

www.southasiamonitor.org

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Data:— Electricity prices in South Asia, per unit ( adjusted to PKR)<br><br>1. Pakistan:— 62 Rs<br>2. Sri Lanka:— 27 Rs<br>3. India:— 21 Rs<br>4. Bangladesh:— 20 Rs<br>5. Afghanistan:— 15 Rs</p>&mdash; South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) <a href="

https://twitter.com/x/status/1795502038786113923

">May 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

You are missing the bigger picture. You are trying to hide flaws of PPP and PTI here. And the flour crisis you mention happened under PTI not NS. When it comes to infrastructure NS started projects like the motorways and energy reforms. PTI didn’t even manage the IPP contracts properly. As for the currency, NS didn’t let the rupee collapse like PTI did. All PTI did was just blame the past and fail to deliver.

 

[FearlessRoar]

What? In a democracy we have to.
"I can't accept that mandate".

So if you support PTI’s agenda and don’t want Pakistan to be a secular country then why are you living abroad?

 

[Bewal Express]

So if you support PTI’s agenda and don’t want Pakistan to be a secular country then why are you living abroad?

You support who you want but what gives you to rule us with your 17 seats?

 

[FearlessRoar]

So the PTI couldn't handle the economy but when IK took over in 2018, the economy was already bankrupt and i showed the article when he took over from Dawn. Why was the country bankrupt?

The economy wasn’t bankrupt when IK took over. Pakistan wasn’t in freefall. The real question is if PTI knew things were bad, why did they make them worse?

And don't forget PTI went to the IMF after wasting months and couldn’t even have a stable finance minister. So if the country was bankrupt, why did PTI take so long to act? Because they had no idea what to do.

 

[Bewal Express]

You are missing the bigger picture. You are trying to hide flaws of PPP and PTI here. And the flour crisis you mention happened under PTI not NS. When it comes to infrastructure NS started projects like the motorways and energy reforms. PTI didn’t even manage the IPP contracts properly. As for the currency, NS didn’t let the rupee collapse like PTI did. All PTI did was just blame the past and fail to deliver.

I was talking about the distribution of the cheap flour that led to deaths before the elections.

Weiterleitungshinweis

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/five-killed-stampedes-flour-distribution-sites-pakistan-2023-03-30/

 

[FearlessRoar]

You support who you want but what gives you to rule us with your 17 seats?

I'm asking about secularism. Do you support secularism? Yes or no?

 

[Bewal Express]

The economy wasn’t bankrupt when IK took over. Pakistan wasn’t in freefall. The real question is if PTI knew things were bad, why did they make them worse?

And don't forget PTI went to the IMF after wasting months and couldn’t even have a stable finance minister. So if the country was bankrupt, why did PTI take so long to act? Because they had no idea what to do.

It's not conjecture it's a fact. Now that you accept that the PTI had to go to the IMF because of NSs incompetence, please explain Why.

 

[FearlessRoar]

It's not conjecture it's a fact. Now that you accept that the PTI had to go to the IMF because of NSs incompetence, please explain Why.

It's due to the incompetence of PPP. Again you are missing the bigger picture.

 

[Bewal Express]

I'm asking about secularism. Do you support secularism? Yes or no?

No I support the PK constitution as it is( was)

 

[Bewal Express]

Do you suport the PK constitution, the mandate of the people, right to dignity and peaceful assembly. Right to free speech and a free judiciary?

 

[FearlessRoar]

No I support the PK constitution as it is( was)

Cool and I support secularism. Imran Khan doesn't align with my ideology and I have doubts about his ability to handle the economy. As for NS I don’t belong to his party—I only admire his economic policies.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Do you suport the PK constitution, the mandate of the people, right to dignity and peaceful assembly. Right to free speech and a free judiciary?

I can't accept a mandate that doesn't align with secularism.

 

[psyoptica]

You support who you want but what gives you to rule us with your 17 seats?

Ask him if PTI was so bad, why not let them finish their term and let people decide. Surely would have been the easiest thing to do than to create a whole mess and push the country in the brink of a civil war. PTI was in power for 3 years if which 2 were spent fighting covid and the opposition that ganged up against them and paralyzed then from governing the country freely.
FearlessRoar is essentially pushing for a dictatorship much like Stalin’s Russia where human rights have no meaning and the power is concentrated in a tiny group of people. It’s very dangerous to have people believe in that ideology. If Pakistan followed the MBS model and brought major reforms for the benefit of the country I would be all for it but these crook army generals and corrupt politicians only care about themselves.

 

[psyoptica]

It's due to the incompetence of PPP. Again you are missing the bigger picture.

Lol Brilliant. You’re so conveniently blaming ppp when pmln colluded with them to bring down IK. If ppp was so incompetent why did nawaz trust them to form a government with them. This is hypocrisy at its peak. Gone are the days when public believed the rhetoric from both sides when the pretended to be enemies just so they could take turns and blame each other for their own poor performance.

 

[psyoptica]

I can't accept a mandate that doesn't align with secularism.

Tell me what N has done to make the country secular
Blasphemy law is still there
Qiyas ordinance is still there
Sharia act is still there
Hudood ordinance is still there

Religious extremism is at an all time high and the fanatics are thriving.

N can uproot the entire judiciary but can’t do anything about these draconian laws. What a wonderful secular leader

 

[Bewal Express]

I can't accept a mandate that doesn't align with secularism.

That is a meaningless. Do you accept the PK constitution or not? I know you guys have torn it to pieces.

 

[psyoptica]

people like fearlessroar and emranabbas are the reason why I don’t mingle with Pakistanis. They are insufferable. I can handle rude and ignorant people but I have no tolerance for hypocrites. People like them sit in foreign countries and gaslight Pakistanis who are suffering while living in Pakistan whats good for them.

 

[Bewal Express]

Tell me what N has done to make the country secular
Blasphemy law is still there
Qiyas ordinance is still there
Sharia act is still there
Hudood ordinance is still there

Religious extremism is at an all time high and the fanatics are thriving.

N can uproot the entire judiciary but can’t do anything about these draconian laws. What a wonderful secular leader

He has no clue and was trying to sound clever. This guy has been exposed and is now looking for rabbit holes.

 

[Bewal Express]

I can't accept a mandate that doesn't align with secularism.

NS and Maryam created the narrative that IK was anti Isalm and they tried to get IK killed. The alleged assassin confessed that he had killed IK. It's funny that you don't mention in this in your secularism. But what happened to the alleged assassin, do you know who his lawyer is?
So cut the crap about your ideology and be honest.

"The Punjab Police announced that they had arrested the gunman who had shot Khan, identifying him as Muhammad Naveed. In a video shared by the police, the suspect stated that he shot Khan as he was "spreading hatred and misleading the people", as well as making "blasphemous and anti-religion" remarks"

Attempted assassination of Imran Khan - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Bewal Express]

people like fearlessroar and emranabbas are the reason why I don’t mingle with Pakistanis. They are insufferable. I can handle rude and ignorant people but I have no tolerance for hypocrites. People like them sit in foreign countries and gaslight Pakistanis who are suffering while living in Pakistan whats good for them.

That @emranabbas accused me funding the murder of Palestinians through my taxes. Later on the hypocrite confesses that he also lives in the UK ( and be definition he also pay taxes ) and criticising me for living here. Where do these clowns come from

 

[psyoptica]

He has no clue and was trying to sound clever. This guy has been exposed and is now looking for rabbit holes.

These people are not very smart. They lack any kind of critical thinking and don’t have the ability to write their own sentences and are using chatgpt for it.
Major is not smart but at least he writes his arguments in his own words even if they look silly at times.

 

[Farhan The Man]

The [remittance] Money is spent In the economy, eventually lands into the laps of the corrupt system and government.

Then don't send it. Let your family starve instead.

Reiterating, your remittances haven't helped pakistan either.

Your voice is louder once you are on the ground, feeling pain of everyday pakistanis, investing in real solutions.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Then don't send it. Let your family starve instead.

Reiterating, your remittances haven't helped pakistan either.

Your voice is louder once you are on the ground, feeling pain of everyday pakistanis, investing in real solutions.

What are the investments in these real solution that you keep going on about?

 

[Farhan The Man]

Read the OP.

Start over without the "invaluable" remittance lenses.

You'll figure it out.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Read the OP.

Start over without the "invaluable" remittance lenses.

You'll figure it out.

OP is quite generic. You seem to have found some loopholes based on your investments that allow you to make comments as an overseas. Let's hear what those investments are.

 

[Farhan The Man]

Sure. Building a hospital is generic. So is opening a school. Or educating a poor child.

You can't part ways with your money. When it's not feeding/clothing your own family.

Your voice is noise. aur shor macha.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Sure. Building a hospital is generic. So is opening a school. Or educating a poor child.

You can't part ways with your money. When it's not feeding/clothing your own family.

Your voice is noise. aur shor macha.

Ah ok. Most overseas contribute to those projects. So I guess they can all just chip in with their thoughts. I thought you were on to something else.

How many hospitals have you built?

 

[psyoptica]

Sure. Building a hospital is generic. So is opening a school. Or educating a poor child.

You can't part ways with your money. When it's not feeding/clothing your own family.

Your voice is noise. aur shor macha.

I lose a few brain cells everytime I read your post

I asked you a simple question earlier that I have invested in Pakistan through business and personal assets. Am I eligible to voice my opinion to which you replied, it depends. If its done for the social up keep then yes. This was a nonsensical answer as taxpayers don’t control where there that money is spent by the government.

Lets see if you can do better this time

Now explain to me this:
Sending remittances is not helping Pakistan but opening a school for business is? Can you expand on this to help me understand how one is better than the other?

Someone opens up a school as a business, they are doing it to make profit. It’s not a charity. People send their children to get educated which benefits society as a side effect but it wasn’t the primary cause.

Same way people sending remittances to their families help the economy grow as a side effect.

I’d like to hear you explain to me how doing A is better than doing B

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I lose a few brain cells everytime I read your post

I asked you a simple question earlier that I have invested in Pakistan through business and personal assets. Am I eligible to voice my opinion to which you replied, it depends. If its done for the social up keep then yes. This was a nonsensical answer as taxpayers don’t control where there that money is spent by the government.

Lets see if you can do better this time

Now explain to me this:
Sending remittances is not helping Pakistan but opening a school for business is? Can you expand on this to help me understand how one is better than the other?

Someone opens up a school as a business, they are doing it to make profit. It’s not a charity. People send their children to get educated which benefits society as a side effect but it wasn’t the primary cause.

Same way people sending remittances to their families help the economy grow as a side effect.

I’d like to hear you explain to me how doing A is better than doing B

He is too busy building hospitals so wont reply for a while

 

[psyoptica]

He is too busy building hospitals so wont reply for a while

I don’t know if these guys are here to troll us or really just stupid. It’s hard to believe someone can be this stupid. He was telling me earlier that if your tax is being used for the social upkeep of the country only then you have stakes in the country otherwise no. Next time I file my taxes, I will be sure to look for the checkbox that says “I consent to this money being spent on social development”

 

[Farhan The Man]

people sending remittances to their families help the economy grow as a side effect.

Unsubstantiated opinion this.

Back it up with facts first.

 

[psyoptica]

Unsubstantiated opinion this.

Back it up with facts first.

Back it up with what? You don’t know sending remittances helps the economy and foreign reserves? I don’t know where to even start

 

[KingKhanWC]

Then don't send it. Let your family starve instead.

Reiterating, your remittances haven't helped pakistan either.

Your voice is louder once you are on the ground, feeling pain of everyday pakistanis, investing in real solutions.

As an atheist Pakistani you want the Islamic republic to be a failed, poor state . Why pretend otherwise?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Cool and I support secularism. Imran Khan doesn't align with my ideology and I have doubts about his ability to handle the economy. As for NS I don’t belong to his party—I only admire his economic policies.

Which political party in Pakistan is secular?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Which political party in Pakistan is secular?

ANP (Bacha Khan)

 

[HalBass9]

Cool and I support secularism. Imran Khan doesn't align with my ideology and I have doubts about his ability to handle the economy. As for NS I don’t belong to his party—I only admire his economic policies.

Secularism flourishes most robustly within a democratic framework, and likewise, sustainable economic prosperity is best achieved through the same system, democracy. Nawaz Sharif demonstrated neither a commitment to secular principles nor the capacity to establish long term economic growth in Pakistan.

 

[Farhan The Man]

As an atheist Pakistani you want the Islamic republic to be a failed, poor state . Why pretend otherwise?

The rebranding of secular pakistan to islamic republick in '71 already put this once blessed country on path to failure and poverty.

Frankly you are the one pretending otherwise.

 

[Farhan The Man]

Back it up with what? You don’t know sending remittances helps the economy and foreign reserves? I don’t know where to even start

Facts don't care about opinions.

Let's start with facts.

 

[psyoptica]

Facts don't care about opinions.

Let's start with facts.

I don't have the energy for this I'm sorry

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

ANP (Bacha Khan)

Are they a national party? I was under the impression they were more KPK region?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Secularism flourishes most robustly within a democratic framework, and likewise, sustainable economic prosperity is best achieved through the same system, democracy. Nawaz Sharif demonstrated neither a commitment to secular principles nor the capacity to establish long term economic growth in Pakistan.

Yep, I don't see how anyone can brand Nawaz Sharif as secular, I don't see any current plans to remove religion from the constitution, so not sure why @FearlessRoar is quoting secular ideals in association with PMLN.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Are they a national party? I was under the impression they were more KPK region?

Yes mainly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Yes mainly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

So pretty irrelevant then since KPK is the least secular part of Pakistan.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Overseas Pakistanis refuse to pay in US dollar for plot purchases in new Islamabad sectors

Overseas Pakistanis are advocating for a waiver on withholding tax (WHT) and Federal Excise Duty (FED) for first-time plot purchases in the new sectors of the federal capital.

They are also unwilling to pay in the US dollars.

The demand comes in light of recent developments regarding the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and its Sector C-14 balloting.

Tax experts emphasized that successful overseas applicants for Sector C-14 are requesting that the government allow payments in Pakistani rupees instead of U.S. dollars, as many find it challenging to remit funds abroad due to high banking fees.

The CDA had previously communicated that payments must be made in U.S. dollars through a banking channel within 30 days of the notification sent on January 15.

In response to these concerns, the federal government has formed a task force to recommend improvements for the real estate and housing sector. A meeting chaired by the Prime Minister is scheduled for today to discuss over 40 recommendations from the task force.

Tax consultant Shahid Jami highlighted that overseas Pakistanis often face difficulties in obtaining refunds for withholding taxes because they typically do not have taxable income in Pakistan. He pointed out that many countries offer tax waivers for first-time homebuyers, a practice that is currently absent in Pakistan.

Jami called on federal and provincial governments to provide practical incentives for overseas buyers, suggesting the establishment of a dedicated Overseas Housing Authority to facilitate land acquisition and the development of housing schemes for Pakistanis living abroad.

The push for tax waivers reflects the growing need to support overseas Pakistanis who contribute significantly to the economy through remittances.

Overseas Pakistanis refuse to pay in US dollar for plot purchases in new Islamabad sectors

Also seek waiver of withholding tax and FED

english.aaj.tv

 

[Farhan The Man]

Overseas Pakistanis refuse to pay in US dollar for plot purchases in new Islamabad sectors

Overseas Pakistanis are advocating for a waiver on withholding tax (WHT) and Federal Excise Duty (FED) for first-time plot purchases in the new sectors of the federal capital.

Argh the audacity.

Paying taxes in land of their passports, but want to dictate policies in the homeland.

No representation without taxation.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Argh the audacity.

Paying taxes in land of their passports, but want to dictate policies in the homeland.

No representation without taxation. Pay up or shut up.

It's an application process, no one is dictating policies, Pakistan is quite within it's rights to turn down any requests for waivers, or accept them if investment priorities are more important.

Why do you use such angry language as "shut up" with no cause? It's not like you are a home based Pakistani that you can speak on their behalf anyway.

 

[Bewal Express]

Overseas Pakistanis refuse to pay in US dollar for plot purchases in new Islamabad sectors

Overseas Pakistanis are advocating for a waiver on withholding tax (WHT) and Federal Excise Duty (FED) for first-time plot purchases in the new sectors of the federal capital.

They are also unwilling to pay in the US dollars.

The demand comes in light of recent developments regarding the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and its Sector C-14 balloting.

Tax experts emphasized that successful overseas applicants for Sector C-14 are requesting that the government allow payments in Pakistani rupees instead of U.S. dollars, as many find it challenging to remit funds abroad due to high banking fees.

The CDA had previously communicated that payments must be made in U.S. dollars through a banking channel within 30 days of the notification sent on January 15.

In response to these concerns, the federal government has formed a task force to recommend improvements for the real estate and housing sector. A meeting chaired by the Prime Minister is scheduled for today to discuss over 40 recommendations from the task force.

Tax consultant Shahid Jami highlighted that overseas Pakistanis often face difficulties in obtaining refunds for withholding taxes because they typically do not have taxable income in Pakistan. He pointed out that many countries offer tax waivers for first-time homebuyers, a practice that is currently absent in Pakistan.

Jami called on federal and provincial governments to provide practical incentives for overseas buyers, suggesting the establishment of a dedicated Overseas Housing Authority to facilitate land acquisition and the development of housing schemes for Pakistanis living abroad.

The push for tax waivers reflects the growing need to support overseas Pakistanis who contribute significantly to the economy through remittances.

Overseas Pakistanis refuse to pay in US dollar for plot purchases in new Islamabad sectors

Also seek waiver of withholding tax and FED

english.aaj.tv

Why do they need our dollars and pounds. Billo brought in 10bn, Munir brought a 100bn, and only last week another 100bn flowed in by some American guy worth less than me.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to immediately restore Green Channel to facilitate the overseas Pakistanis.

Addressing a ceremony of Overseas Pakistanis Global Foundation in Islamabad this evening, he assured that his government will leave no stone unturned in resolving issues of the expatriates.

The Prime Minister said overseas Pakistanis, through their hard work, is earning accolades.

He said remittances have increased by thirty percent due to the unwavering commitment of the overseas Pakistanis.

Shehbaz Sharif said prominent expatriates will be declared ambassadors at large with official blue passport.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Overseas Pakistanis Global Foundation Zahir Akhtar said expatriates fully assured their support and cooperation to the government and the armed forces to ensure a secure, progressive and prosperous Pakistan.

He said overseas Pakistanis are standing behind the armed forces for ensuring security of the country.

A song prepared by the overseas Pakistanis, presenting glowing tribute to the armed forces for protecting the motherland, was presented by leading singer Rafaqat Ali.

The overseas Pakistanis also thanked the Prime Minister for inviting them at the Prime Minister House.

PM for restoring Green Channel to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

PM for restoring Green Channel to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

www.radio.gov.pk

 

[FearlessRoar]

CM Gandapur urges overseas Pakistanis to send remittances​

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called on overseas Pakistanis to send remittances through the Bank of Khyber, emphasising the need to strengthen financial institutions for economic stability.

Speaking at the launch of the bank’s Islamic banking service, Gandapur praised the initiative, stating that an interest-free banking system was essential for economic progress.

“A well-structured financial system is crucial for any country or province. Strengthening our institutions is a priority,” he said.

The chief minister also highlighted the province’s economic performance, stating that K-P was meeting its targets in line with International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements.

“Investors will receive incentives from the government, and these measures will enhance confidence in the Bank of Khyber and our administration,” he added.

Bank of Khyber Chairman Ikramullah Khan, also speaking at the event, announced that Islamic banking branches would be expanded across the country in accordance with State Bank of Pakistan guidelines.

Addressing security concerns, Gandapur said that Rs2 billion had been allocated for installing CCTV cameras and security checkpoints.

“We will not back down. Those responsible for unrest will not be spared, and we will root out terrorism completely,” he stated.

The chief minister also touched upon the longstanding tensions in Kurram district, claiming that external forces were exploiting the situation.

He reaffirmed that the government was committed to resolving the matter through both dialogue and decisive action.

Earlier, PTI founder Imran Khan had called on overseas Pakistanis to boycott remittances.

He had urged overseas Pakistanis to boycott sending remittances, escalating political tensions as his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), faces off with the government.

However, Pakistan's workers' remittances recorded a strong inflow of $3 billion in January 2025, reflecting a 25.2% year-on-year (YoY) growth and marking the fourth consecutive current account surplus in 2025.

Cumulatively, from July to January of the fiscal year 2025, remittances reached $20.8 billion, marking a 31.7% increase compared to $15.8 billion in the same period last year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Major sources of remittance inflows in January included Saudi Arabia ($728.3 million), the United Arab Emirates ($621.7 million), the United Kingdom ($443.6 million), and the United States ($298.5 million).

Analysts expect this upward trend to continue, with Sana Tawfiq, Head of Research at Arif Habib Limited (AHL), stating, "The surge aligns with market expectations."

K-P CM Gandapur urges overseas Pakistanis to send remittances via Bank of Khyber | The Express Tribune

The chief minister also highlighted the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's economic performance.

tribune.com.pk

 

[FearlessRoar]

SC raises security concerns over e-voting for overseas Pakistanis​

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the security of e-voting for overseas Pakistanis after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declared the system unsafe.

During the hearing on Friday, the court directed the ECP to provide relevant reports to all parties and adjourned the hearing indefinitely. A five-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the case regarding voting rights for overseas Pakistanis.

The ECP’s lawyer informed the court that e-voting was conducted in 35 constituencies as part of a pilot project, and the report was submitted to the Senate committee. "The services of international experts were hired to develop e-voting," he added.

However, the Election Commission’s IT director revealed that the system faced a serious cyberattack for one to three hours, raising concerns about hacking through large-scale e-voting.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar questioned the vulnerabilities in the system, asking, “If there is such a big risk, then what does the firewall do?” He warned that if hacking could occur, the entire electoral system could be compromised.

The ECP’s lawyer added that all senators had opposed e-voting due to security concerns.

The IT director further disclosed that hacking attempts were made from India, Israel, and the Philippines during the pilot project. He emphasized that opening e-voting access to all overseas Pakistanis could significantly increase the risk of cyberattacks.

The PTI founder’s lawyer, Uzair Bhandari, told the court they did not trust the Election Commission. He also accused the ECP of deliberately preventing overseas Pakistanis from voting. “Overseas Pakistanis are not being allowed to vote because they are all PTI voters,” he claimed. However, Justice Musarat Hilali rejected this assertion, saying, “That is not the case.”

Justice Jamal Mandokhel reminded the petitioners that the Election Commission’s report had already been submitted to parliament. “You should also go to parliament. If the e-system fails, will the Supreme Court be held responsible?” he remarked.

Lawyer Arif Chaudhry argued that parliament had legislated, and now the Supreme Court had to decide. "Then close the parliament," Justice Mandokhel remarked. The lawyer said there was an attempt to shut down the Supreme Court to make parliament functional.

The court directed the Election Commission to provide copies of the reports to the parties concerned, adjourning the hearing indefinitely. The court also sought written responses from NADRA and the Election Commission, instructing them to provide details on steps taken so far for overseas voting within two weeks.

PTI Founder Imran Khan and Sheikh Rashid had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking voting rights for overseas Pakistanis. Lawyer Dawood Ghaznavi also filed a similar petition.

SC raises security concerns over e-voting for overseas Pakistanis

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has raised concerns over the security of e-voting for overseas Pakistanis after the Election Commission declared it unsafe. The court directed NADRA and the ECP to submit reports on overseas voting within two weeks.

www.samaa.tv

 

[Bewal Express]

CM Gandapur urges overseas Pakistanis to send remittances​

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called on overseas Pakistanis to send remittances through the Bank of Khyber, emphasising the need to strengthen financial institutions for economic stability.

Speaking at the launch of the bank’s Islamic banking service, Gandapur praised the initiative, stating that an interest-free banking system was essential for economic progress.

“A well-structured financial system is crucial for any country or province. Strengthening our institutions is a priority,” he said.

The chief minister also highlighted the province’s economic performance, stating that K-P was meeting its targets in line with International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements.

“Investors will receive incentives from the government, and these measures will enhance confidence in the Bank of Khyber and our administration,” he added.

Bank of Khyber Chairman Ikramullah Khan, also speaking at the event, announced that Islamic banking branches would be expanded across the country in accordance with State Bank of Pakistan guidelines.

Addressing security concerns, Gandapur said that Rs2 billion had been allocated for installing CCTV cameras and security checkpoints.

“We will not back down. Those responsible for unrest will not be spared, and we will root out terrorism completely,” he stated.

The chief minister also touched upon the longstanding tensions in Kurram district, claiming that external forces were exploiting the situation.

He reaffirmed that the government was committed to resolving the matter through both dialogue and decisive action.

Earlier, PTI founder Imran Khan had called on overseas Pakistanis to boycott remittances.

He had urged overseas Pakistanis to boycott sending remittances, escalating political tensions as his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), faces off with the government.

However, Pakistan's workers' remittances recorded a strong inflow of $3 billion in January 2025, reflecting a 25.2% year-on-year (YoY) growth and marking the fourth consecutive current account surplus in 2025.

Cumulatively, from July to January of the fiscal year 2025, remittances reached $20.8 billion, marking a 31.7% increase compared to $15.8 billion in the same period last year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Major sources of remittance inflows in January included Saudi Arabia ($728.3 million), the United Arab Emirates ($621.7 million), the United Kingdom ($443.6 million), and the United States ($298.5 million).

Analysts expect this upward trend to continue, with Sana Tawfiq, Head of Research at Arif Habib Limited (AHL), stating, "The surge aligns with market expectations."

K-P CM Gandapur urges overseas Pakistanis to send remittances via Bank of Khyber | The Express Tribune

The chief minister also highlighted the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's economic performance.

tribune.com.pk

Why? We are told that the economy doesn't need us. Current govt has sorted out PK economy.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

SC raises security concerns over e-voting for overseas Pakistanis​

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the security of e-voting for overseas Pakistanis after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declared the system unsafe.

During the hearing on Friday, the court directed the ECP to provide relevant reports to all parties and adjourned the hearing indefinitely. A five-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the case regarding voting rights for overseas Pakistanis.

The ECP’s lawyer informed the court that e-voting was conducted in 35 constituencies as part of a pilot project, and the report was submitted to the Senate committee. "The services of international experts were hired to develop e-voting," he added.

However, the Election Commission’s IT director revealed that the system faced a serious cyberattack for one to three hours, raising concerns about hacking through large-scale e-voting.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar questioned the vulnerabilities in the system, asking, “If there is such a big risk, then what does the firewall do?” He warned that if hacking could occur, the entire electoral system could be compromised.

The ECP’s lawyer added that all senators had opposed e-voting due to security concerns.

The IT director further disclosed that hacking attempts were made from India, Israel, and the Philippines during the pilot project. He emphasized that opening e-voting access to all overseas Pakistanis could significantly increase the risk of cyberattacks.

The PTI founder’s lawyer, Uzair Bhandari, told the court they did not trust the Election Commission. He also accused the ECP of deliberately preventing overseas Pakistanis from voting. “Overseas Pakistanis are not being allowed to vote because they are all PTI voters,” he claimed. However, Justice Musarat Hilali rejected this assertion, saying, “That is not the case.”

Justice Jamal Mandokhel reminded the petitioners that the Election Commission’s report had already been submitted to parliament. “You should also go to parliament. If the e-system fails, will the Supreme Court be held responsible?” he remarked.

Lawyer Arif Chaudhry argued that parliament had legislated, and now the Supreme Court had to decide. "Then close the parliament," Justice Mandokhel remarked. The lawyer said there was an attempt to shut down the Supreme Court to make parliament functional.

The court directed the Election Commission to provide copies of the reports to the parties concerned, adjourning the hearing indefinitely. The court also sought written responses from NADRA and the Election Commission, instructing them to provide details on steps taken so far for overseas voting within two weeks.

PTI Founder Imran Khan and Sheikh Rashid had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking voting rights for overseas Pakistanis. Lawyer Dawood Ghaznavi also filed a similar petition.

SC raises security concerns over e-voting for overseas Pakistanis

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has raised concerns over the security of e-voting for overseas Pakistanis after the Election Commission declared it unsafe. The court directed NADRA and the ECP to submit reports on overseas voting within two weeks.

www.samaa.tv

Basically saying you have no right to vote but please keep sending us your money.

 

[Varun]

Basically saying you have no right to vote but please keep sending us your money.

Of course they'll take whatever they get. You are free not to remit, as it's an act done out of choice.

 

[Farhan The Man]

Basically saying you have no right to vote but please keep sending us your money.

You are not sending "your" money to "us/them".

You are sending "your" money to "your" family. To ensure "your" family doesn't starve.

Feel free not to send "your" money to "your" family. I dare "you".

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

You are not sending "your" money to "us/them".

You are sending "your" money to "your" family. To ensure "your" family doesn't starve.

Feel free not to send "your" money to "your" family. I dare "you".

I don't send money to Pakistan period. My family over there could probably send some to you though if yours is starving.