According to State Bank of Pakistan, with US $3.1 billion inflows during April 2022, workers’ remittances crossed $3 billion for the first time ever. 

In terms of growth, during April 2022, remittances increased by 11.2 percent on m/m basis and 11.9 percent on y/y basis.

Cumulatively, at $ 26.1 billion, remittances grew by 7.6 percent during 10 months of FY22 compared to the same period last year.

Remittances’ inflows during April 2022 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($707 million), United Arab Emirates ($614 million), United Kingdom ($484 million) and the United States of America ($346 million).