Workers’ Remittances Climb 8.41% to $9.5 Billion in First Quarter of FY26
Workers’ remittances to Pakistan grew 8.41% year-on-year to $9.5 billion in the first quarter of FY26, with Saudi Arabia and UAE leading inflows, boosting foreign exchange reserves and external account stability.
Pakistani Rupee Gains Ground as State Bank Relaxes Export Rules
The Pakistani rupee strengthened to PKR 282.22 against the US dollar after the State Bank of Pakistan removed a key restriction on exporters, boosted by strong remittances but tempered by rising imports.