ISLAMABAD (Commerce Desk): Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis have recorded a significant increase amid signs of economic improvement in the country, a development being viewed as a positive indicator for Pakistan’s economy.
According to Khurram Shehzad, adviser to the finance minister, Pakistan received $3.6 billion in remittances during September 2026, marking a 12.7 percent increase compared with the same month last year.
Khurram Shehzad said the record inflow of remittances from overseas Pakistanis reflected their confidence in the incumbent government.
He added that remittances during the first quarter of the current fiscal year reached $10.9 billion, up 14 percent from the corresponding period last year. During this period, Pakistan received $899 million from Saudi Arabia, $749 million from the United Arab Emirates and $515 million from the United Kingdom.
Economic experts said effective diplomacy and sustained economic reforms had helped improve Pakistan’s economic credibility and strengthen international confidence. They described the rise in remittances as an encouraging sign for the national economy, adding that it could help pave the way for long-term economic stability.
According to experts, these figures reflect an improving trend in Pakistan’s economy.