The most recent data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), as reported by The Frontier Post, indicates a significant rise in workers' remittances to Pakistan, with a 15.4% increase in January 2026 compared to the same month the previous year. The remittances for January amounted to $3.5 billion, slightly lower than December 2025's $3.6 billion. Over the first seven months of the fiscal year (July 2025–January 2026), total inflows reached $23.2 billion, up from $20.9 billion in the same period last year. Saudi Arabia emerged as the largest contributor, with $740 million sent by Pakistani workers, followed by the UAE with $694 million and the UK with $572 million. The United States contributed $295 million, while remittances from the EU increased by 36% year-on-year to $480 million. This growth in remittances is crucial for Pakistan's economy, providing a steady source of foreign exchange.
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Pakistan Receives $3.5 Billion Remittances from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan sees a 15.4% rise in remittances, reaching $3.5B in Jan 2026. Saudi Arabia leads contributors. SAR/PKR exchange rate stable at 74.55, crucial for remittances' purchasing power.
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