Which country is the largest source of foreign remittances to Pakistan?
a) United States
b) Saudi Arabia
c) United Kingdom
d) UAE
Which organization manages foreign remittances in Pakistan?
a) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
b) State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Which banking channel is widely used for sending remittances to Pakistan?
a) Western Union
b) Hundi/Hawala
c) SWIFT
d) Roshan Digital Account
What is the approximate annual foreign remittance inflow to Pakistan as of 2023?
a) $10 billion
b) $20 billion
c) $30 billion
d) $40 billion
Which city in Pakistan receives the highest amount of foreign remittances?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Peshawar
Which initiative was launched to facilitate overseas Pakistanis in sending remittances?
a) Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
b) Kamyab Jawan Program
c) Roshan Digital Account
d) Ehsaas Program
Which continent hosts the largest number of Pakistani overseas workers?
a) North America
b) Europe
c) Middle East
d) Australia
Which Pakistani authority regulates labor migration abroad?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
c) Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment
d) Federal Board of Revenue
Which international organization provides reports on global remittances?
a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) WTO
d) UNDP
Which sector employs the majority of Pakistani overseas workers?
a) Construction
b) IT
c) Healthcare
d) Banking
Which country signed a labor agreement with Pakistan to hire more skilled workers in 2023?
a) Qatar
b) Germany
c) United Kingdom
d) Canada
Which remittance system is promoted by the government to ensure legal money transfers?
a) Hundi
b) Hawala
c) PRI (Pakistan Remittance Initiative)
d) Cryptocurrency
What is the role of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF)?
a) Providing housing for expatriates
b) Supporting overseas Pakistani workers
c) Offering foreign scholarships
d) Managing tax policies for expats
Which international financial institution advises Pakistan on remittance policies?
a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) ADB
d) WTO
What is a major challenge faced by Pakistani overseas workers?
a) High taxation
b) Lack of work permits
c) Job insecurity
d) All of the above
Which sector is attracting more Pakistani skilled workers abroad?
a) IT
b) Agriculture
c) Education
d) Transport
Which country is an emerging destination for Pakistani workers?
a) Japan
b) Afghanistan
c) Iran
d) Sri Lanka
Which government scheme encourages overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pakistan?
a) Ehsaas Program
b) Roshan Digital Account
c) Kamyab Pakistan
d) Benazir Income Support Program
Which Pakistani city has the highest number of registered emigrant workers?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Rawalpindi
d) Gujranwala
Which remittance-related issue does the government aim to reduce?
a) Increased banking fees
b) Decrease in informal transfers
c) Rising dollar exchange rate
d) Decline in expat labor demand
Which country recently signed a deal with Pakistan to recruit more healthcare workers?
a) United Kingdom
b) Canada
c) Saudi Arabia
d) China
Which measure can help increase foreign remittances to Pakistan?
a) Expanding work visa agreements
b) Reducing transfer fees
c) Offering incentives to overseas Pakistanis
d) All of the above
Which policy can improve the working conditions of Pakistani overseas labor?
a) Minimum wage laws
b) Strengthening labor agreements
c) Providing social security
d) All of the above
Which Pakistani government body provides support to overseas workers?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Federal Board of Revenue
c) Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF)
d) Pakistan Stock Exchange
Which year saw the highest remittance inflow in Pakistan’s history?
a) 2018
b) 2020
c) 2021
d) 2023
Which document is mandatory for Pakistanis to work legally abroad?
a) Driving license
b) Work visa
c) National ID card
d) Immigration letter
What is the major reason for Pakistani professionals moving abroad?
a) Better salaries
b) Lack of jobs in Pakistan
c) Family migration
d) Educational opportunities
Which Middle Eastern country recently launched a skill-based visa program benefiting Pakistanis?
a) UAE
b) Oman
c) Bahrain
d) Kuwait
Which factor could negatively affect foreign remittances to Pakistan?
a) Global economic recession
b) Decreasing oil prices
c) Strict immigration laws in host countries
d) All of the above
Which country offers the most scholarships for overseas Pakistanis?
a) United Kingdom
b) Canada
c) Australia
d) China
