Pakistan records remittances inflow of $3.5 billion in January 2026

2026-02-10 - 07:16

Pakistan recorded a workers’ remittance inflow of $3.5 billion during January 2026. According to data shared by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday, remittances increased by 15.4 per cent on a year-on-year basis. Cumulatively, with an inflow of $23.2 billion, workers’ remittances increased by 11.3 per cent during July-January FY26 compared to $20.9 billion received during the same period last year. Remittances inflows during January 2026 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($739.6 million), United Arab Emirates ($694.2 million), United Kingdom ($572.1 million) and United States of America ($294.7 million). Pakistan recorded a workers’ remittance inflow of $3.6 billion in December 2025. Remittances inflows during December 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($813.1 million), United Arab Emirates ($726.1 million), United Kingdom ($559.7 million) and United States of America ($ 301.7 million). Pakistan recorded remittances inflow of $3.2 billion during November 2025. Remittances inflows during November 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($753 million), United Arab Emirates ($675 million), United Kingdom ($481.1 million) and United States of America ($277.1 million). Pakistan recorded a workers’ remittance inflow of $3.4 billion during October 2025. Remittances inflows during October 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($820.9 million), United Arab Emirates ($697.7 million), United Kingdom ($487.7 million) and United States of America ($290.0 million). Pakistan recorded a remittances inflow of $3.2 billion during September 2025. Remittances inflows during September 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($750.9 million), United Arab Emirates ($677.1 million), United Kingdom ($454.8 million) and United States of America ($269.0 million). Pakistan recorded a remittances inflow of $3.1 billion during August 2025. Remittances inflows during August 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($736.7 million), United Arab Emirates ($642.9 million), United Kingdom ($463.4 million) and United States of America ($267.3 million). In July 2025, Pakistan recorded a remittances inflow of $3.2 billion. Remittances inflows during July 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($823.7 million), United Arab Emirates ($665.2 million), United Kingdom ($450.4 million) and United States of America ($269.6 million). In June 2025, Pakistan recorded a workers’ remittances inflow of $3.4 billion. Remittances during June 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($823.2 million), United Arab Emirates ($717.2 million), United Kingdom ($537.6 million) and United States of America ($281.2 million). In May 2025, Pakistan recorded a remittances inflow of $3.7 billion. Remittances inflows during May 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($913.9 million), United Arab Emirates ($754.2 million), United Kingdom ($588.1 million) and United States of America ($314.7 million. SBP remembers services of distinguished economist Dr Shamshad Akhtar