Summary The central bank reported that remittances rose by 13.8% year-on-year and 8.5% compared to September 2026
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan received a record $3.9 billion in workers' remittances in October 2026, marking a significant increase compared to the same month last year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The central bank reported that remittances rose by 13.8% year-on-year and 8.5% compared to September 2026.
During the first four months of the current fiscal year (July-October), overseas Pakistanis sent a total of $14.8 billion in remittances, representing a 14% increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
According to the SBP data, Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of remittances in October, with Pakistanis sending home $981.6 million.
The United Arab Emirates followed with $815.9 million, while remittances from the United Kingdom and the United States stood at $592.2 million and $328.9 million, respectively.
