Remittances: the backbone of cash flow.

Byline: KHALIL AHMED

Govt must produce more skilled workers to achieve better economic goals

Interview with Mr Zaheer Ahmed - a Pakistani working in the UAE

PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please:

Zaheer Ahmed: I am an overseas Pakistani residing in the UAE for more than 11 years. I got my all education in Pakistan. I started working in Pakistan after the completion of my education and later on got an opportunity in the UAE. I applied for the job and fortunately got the job and have been living in the UAE ever since.

PAGE: What is your take on Roshan Digital Accounts?

Zaheer Ahmed: It is good for those who want to retain money in foreign currency. Additionally they would earn handsome profit against their capital. However, I personally don't see any benefit of the Roshan Digital Account in Pakistani Rupees. There are many Pakistanis living in the UAE who have invested in the Roshan Digital Accounts.

PAGE: How would you comment on the remittances sent by the Pakistani diaspora residing in the Gulf countries?

Zaheer Ahmed: It is huge foreign exchange around $30 billion yearly, which is being injected in Pakistan's economy by the Pakistani diaspora. It is great benefit to our country in tandem with our exports. On the contrary, I don't see any real prospect for benefactors who are working hard and sending money to their country. Government is not really...