Pakistan received $3.4 billion in remittances during October 2025, marking a 12% year-on-year increase, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The monthly inflow also rose 7% from September’s $3.2 billion, reflecting renewed confidence among overseas Pakistanis in the government’s economic policies.
Cumulative inflows during the first four months of FY26 reached $12.9 billion, up 9.3% compared to $11.9 billion in the same period last year. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked overseas Pakistanis, calling them “the country’s most valuable asset” for sustaining foreign exchange reserves and supporting household incomes.
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Saudi Arabia remained the largest source, contributing $821 million, followed by the UAE with $698 million, the UK with $488 million, and the US with $290 million. Notably, inflows from the European Union surged by 27%, totaling $457 million.
The Pakistan Remittance Initiative, launched in 2009, has significantly expanded the network of financial institutions facilitating transfers. The State Bank noted that over 400 international partners now operate within the framework, helping stabilize the country’s external account and strengthen economic resilience.
