Workers' remittances to Pakistan rise 13.8% to $3.9 billion in October

Workers’ remittances to Pakistan reached $3.9 billion in October 2026, up 13.8% from the same month a year earlier and 8.5% from September. Profit by Pakistan Today reported the figures, citing data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

For July to October of FY2027, inflows totalled $14.8 billion, a 14% increase from $13 billion in the matching period of the previous fiscal year. Saudi Arabia was the largest source in October at $981.6 million, followed by the UAE at $815.9 million, the UK at $592.2 million and the United States at $328.9 million. The four countries together sent approximately $2.72 billion.