The State Bank of Pakistan published workers’ remittance figures showing inflows of USD 3.5 billion in January 2026, a 15.4% increase year on year. Cumulative workers’ remittances for July to January of fiscal year 2026 reached USD 23.2 billion, up 11.3% from USD 20.9 billion in the same period last year. By source, January 2026 remittance inflows were mainly from Saudi Arabia (USD 739.6 million), the United Arab Emirates (USD 694.2 million), the United Kingdom (USD 572.1 million) and the United States (USD 294.7 million).
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State Bank of Pakistan reports USD 3.5 billion in workers’ remittances in January 2026 up 15.4% year on year
The State Bank of Pakistan reported a 15.4% year-on-year increase in workers' remittances for January 2026, totaling USD 3.5 billion, with cumulative inflows from July to January reaching USD 23.2 billion, up 11.3% from the previous year. Major sources of January inflows included Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.