ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $3.54 billion in workers’ remittances during April 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Monday, highlighting the continued importance of overseas inflows in supporting the country’s fragile economy.
The inflows were 7.6 percent lower compared to March but showed an 11.4 percent increase from April last year. During the first ten months of the current fiscal year, remittances rose 8.5 percent to $33.86 billion, compared to $31.21 billion in the same period a year earlier.
Analysts say remittances have become a critical pillar for Pakistan’s external account as pressure mounts from higher oil prices and rising imports. JS Global’s Head of Research Waqas Ghani warned that any slowdown in inflows, especially from Gulf countries, could push the current account back into deficit.
Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of remittances, with overseas Pakistanis sending $842 million in April. The United Arab Emirates contributed $735 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $564 million and the United States with $318 million. Remittances from European Union countries reached $432 million during the month.
