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Pakistan registers $3.7bn in remittances for August 2026

Remittances rose 16.5% YoY to $3.656 billion in August, boosting foreign exchange earnings and supporting the economy.

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## Remittance inflow hits $3.656 billion in August 2026

The State Bank of Pakistan reported that overseas workers sent $3.656 billion to Pakistan in August 2026, a 16.5% increase compared with the same month last year and a modest 0.7% rise from July.

## Cumulative figures and outlook

For the July‑August period of FY27, total remittances reached $7.3 billion, up 14.7% from $6.4 billion a year earlier. Analysts at Topline Securities project FY27 remittance receipts to total $43.7 billion.

## Key source markets

- Saudi Arabia remained the largest source, delivering $873.5 million, 19% higher YoY but 4% lower than July 2026. - United Arab Emirates contributions grew 17% YoY to $749.8 million, with a 2% monthly rise. - United Kingdom remittances rose 22% YoY to $563.7 million. - United States sent $308.9 million, 16% up YoY. - European Union inflows increased 7% month‑on‑month to $496 million.

## Economic significance

Remittances are a vital source of foreign exchange, helping to stabilise the external account, support domestic consumption, and improve disposable incomes of households that rely on overseas earnings. The government continues to promote formal channels and incentives to sustain this growth.

## Market implications

The stronger inflow of foreign currency eases pressure on the Pakistani rupee, improves banks’ foreign‑exchange positions, and underpins broader market sentiment.