Pakistan, June 16 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said remittances from overseas Pakistanis have played a crucial role in significantly strengthening the national economy and foreign exchange reserves.

In a message on the occasion of International Day of Family Remittances, he said, "Today, Pakistan joins the international community in observing the International Day of Family Remittances, a day dedicated to honouring the vital contributions of migrant workers who, through their hard-earned remittances, uplift millions of families and drive development in their home countries." "Remittances from our overseas Pakistanis have always been a cornerstone of our national economy. With over 9 million Pakistanis living abroad, mainly in the Gul...