The most recent development in Pakistan's financial landscape is the significant decline in dollar sales by exchange companies, which fell by 12% in the first seven months of FY2025-26, as reported by Profit by Pakistan Today. This decline is juxtaposed with an 11.3% increase in remittance inflows through formal banking channels, highlighting a shift in foreign currency inflow patterns. Exchange companies sold $1.692 billion to banks during July–January, compared to $1.921 billion in the same period last year. The article attributes this trend to stricter regulatory oversight and the State Bank of Pakistan's encouragement for banks to establish their own exchange companies to reduce market players and combat money laundering. Malik Bostan, Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association, anticipates a seasonal boost in dollar sales during Ramazan, with remittances typically rising by up to 20% during this period.