Overseas Pakistanis continued to support the country’s economy with asignificant surge in remittances, sending $3.41 billion in October 2025,according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The figure represents a 7.34% increase compared to $3.18 billion inSeptember, highlighting renewed momentum in foreign inflows.
During the first four months (July–October) of FY2025–26, remittanceshave reached $12.95 billion, showing a 9.3% year-on-year growthcompared to the same period last year.
Analysts attribute the rise to improved economic sentiment, stable exchangerates, and seasonal factors such as higher inflows ahead of key festivalsand family support needs.
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The Gulf region — particularly Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other MiddleEastern countries — remains the largest source of remittances, followed bycontributions from the United Kingdom and the United States.
Economists believe the steady increase in remittances will help easepressure on Pakistan’s current account and support the local currency amidongoing fiscal challenges.