According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the highest remittances came from Saudi Arabia, UAE, the UK, and the USA.
🔹 Remittance Growth Rate in the First 7 Months of 2025:
✔ Saudi Arabia – 34.1% increase ($5.151 billion)
✔ UAE – 53.7% increase ($4.205 billion)
✔ United Kingdom – 30.4% increase ($3.063 billion)
✔ United States – 12.5% increase ($2.092 billion)
✔ European Union (EU) – 25.4% increase ($2.488 billion)
✔ Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries – 20% increase ($2.09 billion)
📌 Why Is This Increase Happening?
✅ Pakistani rupee depreciation against the dollar has encouraged higher remittances.
✅ New government policies are promoting remittance transfers through legal channels.
✅ A growing number of Pakistanis are securing employment opportunities in the Middle East.
