Workers' remittances increase by 15.4pc to $3.5b in January 2026
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Pakistan's workers' remittances reached $3.5B in January 2026, up 15.4% YoY. Total inflows for Jul-Jan FY26 hit $23.2B, marking an 11.3% increase, driven by key countries like Saudi Arabia & UAE.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported that workers' remittances for January 2026 reached $3.5 billion, marking a significant 15.4% increase compared to January 2025.
Cumulatively, the total inflows during the first seven months of the fiscal year (July-January FY26) amounted to $23.2 billion, reflecting an 11.3% increase over the $20.9 billion received during the same period in FY25.
The highest remittance inflows in January 2026 came from Saudi Arabia at $739.6 million, followed by the United Arab Emirates with $694.2 million, the United Kingdom contributing $572.1 million, and the United States with $294.7 million.
The growth in remittances indicates a continued positive trend, with Pakistan's diaspora playing a crucial role in supporting the economy.
