The remittances from overseas Pakistanis, which are now in the vicinity of $25 billion per anum, constitute a dependable source of foreign exchange for Pakistan.

Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation establishes the Pakistan World Service for overseas Pakistanis.

Some of it, he reckons, has been driven by overseas Pakistanis' concerns about their futures in the United States and Europe.

However the primary source of income comes from overseas Pakistanis, almost 50% houses in Sangla Hill have at least one person who has gone abroad.

It has taken various measures to facilitate overseas Pakistanis to send their remittances in a convenient and efficient manner.

Since 2004, it has recognized the importance of overseas Pakistanis and their contribution to the economy.

The division aims at providing better services to the overseas Pakistanis through improved facilities at airports, setting up suitable schemes in housing, education and health care.

Its largest effort is facilitating the rehabilitation of returning overseas Pakistanis.

The ordinance entrusts NADRA with the task of registering the overseas Pakistanis.

It is also home to some celebrities, politicians and overseas Pakistanis.