Pakistan Current Account Reaches Surplus as IT Exports and Remittances Hit Record Highs
Pakistan recorded a $1.1 billion current account surplus in March 2026, supported by a 19.8% surge in IT services exports and $30.3 billion in worker remittances.
Pakistan Remittances Hit $3.46 Billion in January 2026, Up 15% YoY as Digital Channels Drive Growth
Pakistan received $3.46 billion in remittances in January 2026, up 15.4% year-on-year, with 7MFY26 inflows reaching $23.2 billion, according to SBP data, reflecting stronger formal and digital transfer channels.
Workers’ Remittances Rise 15.4% in January 2026 as Digital Channels Strengthen Inflows to Pakistan
Pakistan’s workers’ remittances reached $3.5 billion in January 2026, reflecting strong year-on-year growth driven by overseas Pakistanis and expanding digital banking and transfer channels, according to official data.
Pakistan Workers’ Remittances Jump 16.5% YoY to $3.6bn in December 2025
Pakistan’s workers’ remittances reached $3.6 billion in December 2025, rising 16.5% year-on-year, with strong inflows from Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK and the US, according to official data.
Exports and Remittances Strengthen Pakistan’s External Sector Stability in FY2026
Pakistan’s external account shows resilience in FY2026 as export performance and rising remittance inflows sustain a stable current account, despite growing imports and modest foreign investment inflows.
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.
Pakistan Sees Surge in Workers’ Remittances with $3.7 Billion Inflow in May 2025
Pakistan recorded $3.7 billion in workers’ remittances during May 2025, marking 16% growth month-over-month. Cumulative remittances in FY25 reached $34.9 billion, with major inflows from Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, and the USA.