Pakistan registers $3.6bn in remittances for July 2026
The inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.631 billion in July 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Monday. In terms of growth, remittances increased by 4.5% on a month-on-month basis and 13% on a year-on-year basis. Overseas workers’ remittances to Pakistan increased by 9% to $41.6 billion during Jul-June FY26 , up from $38.3 billion in the previous…
In July 2026, Pakistan received $3.631 billion in remittances from overseas workers, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan. The inflow of these funds saw a 4.5% increase compared to the previous month and a 13% rise compared to the same period last year. Overall, remittances to Pakistan grew by 9% in the July-June FY26 period, reaching $41.6 billion, up from $38.3 billion in the previous fiscal year.
The UK emerged as one of the leading destinations for Pakistani remittances in July 2026, with overseas Pakistanis sending $555 million to the country. This represented a 23% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. The United States also saw a rise in remittances, with overseas Pakistanis contributing $317 million in July, marking a 7% increase from $296 million in June.
Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of remittances for Pakistan in July 2026, with overseas Pakistanis sending $914 million to the country. This figure was up 11% compared to the $824 million sent by expatriates in July 2025 and 10% higher than the $830 million sent in June 2026.
Remittances from the United Arab Emirates also contributed significantly to Pakistan's finances in July, with overseas Pakistanis sending $737 million to the country, a 11% increase on a yearly basis. However, on a monthly basis, remittances from the UAE declined by 7%, dropping from $792 million in June 2026.
European Union (EU) countries sent $462 million in remittances to Pakistan in July, marking an 11% increase on a monthly basis from $415 million in June.
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