Pakistan's Crackdown on Illegal Dollar Trade Boosts Remittances

Pakistan's Crackdown on Illegal Dollar Trade Boosts Remittances

Pakistan is celebrating a record high in remittances this year as a result of its attempts to crack down on illegal foreign exchange dealings. Central bank data shows the amount of money sent home by those residing abroad increased by 34 percent year-over-year in the five months leading up to november.