Pakistan Receives $3.6 Billion in September Remittances

The State Bank of Pakistan reported that overseas workers sent $3.6 billion in remittances to the country during September 2026. This figure marks a 12.7% increase compared to September 2025, although it represents a slight 1.9% decline from the previous month in August 2026.

Total inflows for the first quarter of the financial year, spanning July through September FY27, reached $10.9 billion. This quarterly total reflects a 14.74% increase over the first quarter of the previous year.

Saudi Arabia served as the primary source of these funds, contributing $899.13 million in September. Other major contributors included the United Arab Emirates with $748.53 million, the United Kingdom with $515.15 million, and the United States with $305.87 million. These inflows provide critical foreign exchange to support household spending and Pakistan's external account.