The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported that workers’ remittances totaled US$ 3.6 billion in September 2026, up 12.7 percent year-on-year but down 1.9 percent month-on-month.

Cumulatively, remittances in Q1 FY27 rose 14 percent to US$ 10.9 billion, up from US$ 9.5 billion in the same period last year.

Saudi Arabia remained the leading source with US$ 899.1 million, followed by the UAE (US$ 748.5 million), the UK (US$ 515.1 million), and the USA (US$ 305.9 million).

The SBP noted that sustained inflows from overseas Pakistanis continue to support the country’s external account and foreign exchange reserves.