ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s remittance inflows witnessed a significant increase in September 2025, with the country receiving $3.2 billion in remittances, an 11.3 percent increase over the same month last year.
Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan shows that this growth is a continuation of the positive trend seen over the past year, reflecting both the increase in confidence among overseas Pakistanis and their use of formal financial channels to transfer remittances.
During the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26, overseas Pakistanis sent a total of $9.5 billion in remittances, an 8.4 percent increase over the $8.8 billion sent in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
The largest share of remittances in September came from Saudi Arabia, with $750.9 million, followed by the UAE with $677.1 million, the UK with $454.8 million, and the US with $269 million.
This continued increase in remittances indicates growing confidence in formal remittance channels, further supported by efforts by the government and financial institutions to facilitate easy and reliable money transfers.
The continued increase in remittances is also seen as an essential contributor to Pakistan’s economy, helping to strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves.