ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $3.631 billion in overseas workers remittances in July 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Monday, August 10, as millions of Pakistanis living abroad continued to support the country’s economy through increased financial inflows.
The latest figures showed that remittances grew by 4.5% compared with June 2026 and increased 13% compared with July last year. The rise highlights the continued role of overseas Pakistanis in strengthening Pakistan’s foreign exchange position and supporting economic activity.
According to the central bank data, overseas workers sent a total of $41.6 billion to Pakistan during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which runs from July to June. This was a 9% increase compared with $38.3 billion received during the previous fiscal year.
Financial analysts expect remittance inflows to remain strong in the coming year. Topline Securities projected that Pakistan could receive around $40.1 billion in remittances during fiscal year 2026-27.
Remittances are considered an important source of support for Pakistan’s economy. They help improve the country’s external account, increase household incomes and contribute to economic stability. The government continues to encourage overseas Pakistanis to use official banking channels for sending money to Pakistan.
PM @CMShehbaz has expressed satisfaction over 3.6 billion dollars sent by overseas Pakistanis in remittances in July@PakPMO #RadioPakistan #news https://t.co/CJpJmx7gRj pic.twitter.com/QR1d5nieNi
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 10, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the $3.6 billion remittance inflows recorded in July. He praised overseas Pakistanis for their continued contribution to the country’s economic progress.
The prime minister said the consistent support of overseas Pakistanis had played an important role in strengthening Pakistan’s economy and described them as a valuable part of the country’s economic system.
Saudi Arabia recorded the highest remittance inflows in July 2026, with overseas Pakistanis sending $914 million. The amount increased 11% compared with $824 million received from Saudi Arabia in July 2025. It also rose 10% from $830 million recorded in June 2026.
Remittances from the United Arab Emirates reached $737 million in July, showing an 11% yearly increase from $665 million in the same month last year. However, UAE inflows declined 7% compared with $792 million received in June.
Pakistanis living in the United Kingdom sent $555 million in July, marking a 23% increase from $450 million recorded during the same period last year.
Workers in the United States sent $317 million in July, showing a 7% rise compared with $296 million received in June. Meanwhile, remittances from European Union countries reached $462 million, increasing 11% from $415 million in June 2026.
