Pakistan recorded a significant increase in overseas workers’ remittances during October 2026, providing support to the country’s foreign exchange inflows.
According to the State Bank of Pakistan, overseas Pakistanis sent approximately $3.9 billion in remittances during October, marking a 13.8 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of remittances, followed by the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The increase in remittances is important for Pakistan’s economy because these inflows help strengthen foreign exchange reserves and support the country’s external payment position.
