2003
Haris Gandar
This paper aims to provide a strategic overview of issues relating to migration and poverty in Pakistan. According to 1998 census records, some 10 million people, or 8% of the population of Pakistan, consisted of internal or international migrants. Savings remitted by Pakistani migrants abroad constitute the largest single source of foreign exchange earnings for the country. In the early 1980s, this flow was equivalent to 10% of GNP. Currently, remittances are US$2.4 billion, or 4% of the GNP.
Development and Pro-poor Policy Choices in Asia
Dhaka, Bangladesh
1-31
Collective for Social Science Research
remittance, Migration issues, poverty in Pakistan, internal and international migrants
Agriculture and horticulture workers, Occupations in services - Domestic work, Sales and service occupations - general, Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - general, Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations - general, Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing, Dancers, and Other
Policy analysis and Support initiatives
Policymakers, Public awareness, Researchers, and NGOs/community groups/solidarity networks
Remittances and co-development programs
Pakistan
Economics and Sociology
English
